Vojvodina Flashcards
Where does Vojvodina lie?
Within the Pannonian Basin (Панонска Низија)
The Danube and Tisa rivers divide Vojvodina into:
Bačka in the northwest, Banat in the east, and Syrmia (Srem) in the southwest. A small part of the Mačva region is also located in the Srem District
How many ethnic groups and official languages in Vojvodina?
26 ethnic groups and 6 official languages
How many people live in Vojvodina?
Less than 2 million people, nearly 27% of Serbia’s population
Why does Vojvodina have rich, fertile soil?
Because it’s located in the southeast of the Pannonian Plain (the flat part of the basin), which was formed when the Pannonian Sea dried up
Which 2 rivers divide Vojvodina?
Danube and Tisa
Where is the western part of Syrmia (Srem) located?
In Croatia
Where is the northern part of Bačka located?
Hungary
Where is the eastern part of Banat located?
Romania (with a small piece in Hungary)
What is the highest peak in Vojvodina?
The Gudurica peak (Gudurički vrh) on the Vršac Mountains
