Rijeka

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Rijeka

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Rijeka is Croatia's third-largest city and a key Adriatic seaport. Its strategic location led to centuries of conflict between empires like the Holy Roman Empire and Venice. The city was historically known by names like Tharsatica and Flumen, all meaning 'river'.

Statistics

Area

43.40 km²

Population

107,964

Location