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ZAGREB<br />
Zagreb is the biggest city and the capital of the Republic of <strong>Croatia</strong>. It has a population of about one<br />
million. The city of Zagreb is a scientific, political, administrative, economic and cultural centre of<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>. It is the residence of the <strong>Croatia</strong>n parliament, the president and the <strong>Croatia</strong>n government.<br />
In written documents, Zagreb was mentioned for the first time in 1094, the year when the first<br />
Diocese was established. In 1557 Zagreb was mentioned for the first time as the capital of <strong>Croatia</strong>,<br />
and it became the capital of the Republic of <strong>Croatia</strong> on 25 June 1991. It is the date when the<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n parliament proclaimed independence and sovereignty of <strong>Croatia</strong>, and made Zagreb the<br />
capital of the country.<br />
The city of Zagreb has been the organizer of numerous sports’ competitions throughout history,<br />
including highlights like the Universiade in 1987, the EuroBasket 1989, the Military World Games<br />
1999, the Men’s <strong>EHF</strong> <strong>EURO</strong> 2000, and the Men’s IHF World Championship 2009.<br />
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