Surdulica
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Surdulica is a town and municipality situated in the southeast of Serbia
(approx. 42°41'30"N, 22°10'E). In 2011, the population of the town is 10,915, while population of the municipality is 20,265.
and to the south by Vardenik
; the highest peak Strešer stands at 1875 meters high. Some twenty kilometres along the river Vrla
and up the mountains there is a highland called Vlasina
. In the 1950s, a man made dam created a lake called Vlasinsko Jezero (Vlasina Lake
) which is famous for its peat floating islands which were harvested by local farmers. The highland of Vlasina is unique natural reserve with rich wildlife in particular the many rare species of migrating birds that use this unique place as a stop on their migrating way north or south. The lake is rich with fish and is one of largest reservoirs of clean water in that part of the country. The surrounding soil is lush and green resembling the Devon Downs or Argentine pampas. It presents great potential for cattle breeding and dairy production. It has distinct four seasons with long snowy winters and brief hot summers.
There are also two streams running from the mountains and joining at the town of Surdulica. This is where the Romanovce River joins the Vrla River on their way to South Morava and thence to the Danube
and the Black Sea
.
. Today, it is an industrial town with beautiful nature and plenty of wildlife.
commented that on April 27, 1999, during the NATO airstrikes against Yugoslavia, one NATO aircraft bombed a "small residential area" in Surdulica. Shea said that one bomb was "accidentally" released during an attack over an army barracks and stated repeatedly that the Alliance was doing "everything" to avoid civilian casualties. He claimed that, "technology is not perfect and never will be" and repeated that the strike was "accidental". However, eleven missiles in total were fired on Surdulica, injuring over three hundred civilians. Another twenty civilians were killed as a result of this attack, twelve of whom were little children.http://www.warfacts.org.yu/massacres/surdulica.html Eighteen houses in all were destroyed with another 500 homes were left permanently unsuitable for residing in.
There are three secondary schools: Svetozar Marković Gimnazija (Grammar School), Josif Pančić School of Agriculture and a technical college, Nikola Tesla. In line with falling population in the municipality of Surdulica the number of high school students is also falling.
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
(approx. 42°41'30"N, 22°10'E). In 2011, the population of the town is 10,915, while population of the municipality is 20,265.
Geography
The town stands at 480 m above sea level; it is surrounded by mountains to the north by ČemernikČemernik
Čemernik is a mountain in southeastern Serbia, near the town of Surdulica. Its highest peak Vrlo osoje has an altitude of 1638 meters above sea level. It is one of mountains that surround the Vlasina plateau and the Vlasina Lake....
and to the south by Vardenik
Vardenik (mountain)
Vardenik is a mountain in southern Serbia, near the town of Surdulica. Its highest peak Veliki Strešer has an altitude of 1874 meters above sea level. Vardenik surrounds the Vlasina plateau and Vlasina Lake along with Čemernik and Gramada....
; the highest peak Strešer stands at 1875 meters high. Some twenty kilometres along the river Vrla
VRLA
A VRLA battery is a type of low-maintenance lead–acid rechargeable battery. Because of their construction, VRLA batteries do not require regular addition of water to the cells....
and up the mountains there is a highland called Vlasina
Vlasina
Vlasina may refer to:* Vlasina , a river in Serbia* Vlasina Lake, a lake in Serbia* Vlasina, a region in southeastern Serbia* Vlasina , a village and a mine in Serbia...
. In the 1950s, a man made dam created a lake called Vlasinsko Jezero (Vlasina Lake
Vlasina Lake
Vlasina Lake is a semi-artificial lake in Southeast Serbia. Lying at the altitude of 1211 m, with the area of 16 km², it is the highest and largest artificial lake in Serbia...
) which is famous for its peat floating islands which were harvested by local farmers. The highland of Vlasina is unique natural reserve with rich wildlife in particular the many rare species of migrating birds that use this unique place as a stop on their migrating way north or south. The lake is rich with fish and is one of largest reservoirs of clean water in that part of the country. The surrounding soil is lush and green resembling the Devon Downs or Argentine pampas. It presents great potential for cattle breeding and dairy production. It has distinct four seasons with long snowy winters and brief hot summers.
There are also two streams running from the mountains and joining at the town of Surdulica. This is where the Romanovce River joins the Vrla River on their way to South Morava and thence to the Danube
Danube
The Danube is a river in the Central Europe and the Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway....
and the Black Sea
Black Sea
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
.
History
Historically, the town by its modern name was first mentioned in texts from 1530 by Benedict Kuripešić. Following the revolutions of Serbia and the last Turks out of the town in 1877, it soon started to grow and develop in the hands of the independent nation of SerbiaSerbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. Today, it is an industrial town with beautiful nature and plenty of wildlife.
NATO Bombing
NATO spokesman Jamie SheaJamie Shea
Jamie Patrick Shea is Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium....
commented that on April 27, 1999, during the NATO airstrikes against Yugoslavia, one NATO aircraft bombed a "small residential area" in Surdulica. Shea said that one bomb was "accidentally" released during an attack over an army barracks and stated repeatedly that the Alliance was doing "everything" to avoid civilian casualties. He claimed that, "technology is not perfect and never will be" and repeated that the strike was "accidental". However, eleven missiles in total were fired on Surdulica, injuring over three hundred civilians. Another twenty civilians were killed as a result of this attack, twelve of whom were little children.http://www.warfacts.org.yu/massacres/surdulica.html Eighteen houses in all were destroyed with another 500 homes were left permanently unsuitable for residing in.
Schools
There are two primary schools in the town of Surdulica - Vuk Karadžić and Jovan Jovanović Zmaj, and several schools in the villages around the town.There are three secondary schools: Svetozar Marković Gimnazija (Grammar School), Josif Pančić School of Agriculture and a technical college, Nikola Tesla. In line with falling population in the municipality of Surdulica the number of high school students is also falling.
Settlements
Municipality of Surdulica includes the following settlements:- Surdulica
- AlakinceAlakinceAlakince is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 1503 people....
- BacijevceBacijevceBacijevce is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 98 people....
- Belo PoljeBelo Polje (Surdulica)Belo Polje is a town in Serbia. It is situated in the Surdulica municipality, in the Pčinja District. The population of the town is 545 people ....
- BinovceBinovce (Surdulica)Binovce is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 553 people....
- BitvrđaBitvrđaBitvrđa is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 23 people....
- BožicaBožicaBožica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 333 people....
- Vlasina OkruglicaVlasina OkruglicaVlasina Okruglica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 163 people....
- Vlasina RidVlasina RidVlasina Rid is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 276 people....
- Vlasina StojkovićevaVlasina StojkovićevaVlasina Stojkovićeva is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 252 people....
- VučadelceVučadelceVučadelce is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 50 people....
- Gornja KoznicaGornja KoznicaGornja Koznica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 77 people....
- Gornje RomanovceGornje RomanovceGornje Romanovce is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 50 people....
- GroznatovciGroznatovciGroznatovci is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 40 people....
- Danjino SeloDanjino SeloDanjino Selo is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 81 people....
- DikavaDikavaDikava is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 142 people....
- Donje RomanovceDonje RomanovceDonje Romanovce is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 509 people....
- DrajinciDrajinciDrajinci is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 78 people....
- Dugi DelDugi DelDugi Del is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 42 people....
- DugojnicaDugojnicaDugojnica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 275 people....
- ZagužanjeZagužanjeZagužanje is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 890 people....
- Jelašnica
- KalabovceKalabovceKalabovce is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 102 people....
- Kijevac
- KlisuraKlisura (Surdulica)Klisura is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 332 people....
- KolunicaKolunicaKolunica is a hamlet in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 7 people....
- KostroševciKostroševciKostroševci is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 81 people....
- Leskova BaraLeskova BaraLeskova Bara is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 139 people....
- MasuricaMasuricaMasurica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 1245 people....
- MačkaticaMačkaticaMačkatica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 259 people....
- Novo Selo
- PaljaPaljaPalja is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 18 people....
- RđavicaRđavicaRđavica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 40 people....
- StajkovceStajkovceStajkovce is a village in the municipality of Vlasotince, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 1603 people....
- StrezimirovciStrezimirovciStrezimirovci is a divided village in easternmost Serbia and westernmost Bulgaria. The Bulgarian half of the village is part of Tran municipality, Pernik Province, whereas the Serbian part belongs to Surdulica municipality, Pčinja District...
- SuvojnicaSuvojnicaSuvojnica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 926 people....
- Suhi DolSuhi DolSuhi Dol is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 69 people.-References:...
- Topli Do
- Topli DolTopli DolTopli Dol is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 122 people....
- TroskačTroskačTroskač is a hamlet in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 6 people....
- ĆurkovicaĆurkovica (Surdulica)Ćurkovica is a village in the municipality of Surdulica, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 261 people....
Demographics (2002 census)
Ethnic groups in the Surdulica municipality:- SerbsSerbsThe Serbs are a South Slavic ethnic group of the Balkans and southern Central Europe. Serbs are located mainly in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and form a sizable minority in Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia. Likewise, Serbs are an officially recognized minority in...
= 18,274 - BulgariansBulgariansThe Bulgarians are a South Slavic nation and ethnic group native to Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. Emigration has resulted in immigrant communities in a number of other countries.-History and ethnogenesis:...
= 1,004 - YugoslavsYugoslavsYugoslavs is a national designation used by a minority of South Slavs across the countries of the former Yugoslavia and in the diaspora...
= 106 - others