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Rožaje was first settled in the 7th century, by [[Illyrians]], [[Romans]] and [[Ancient Greeks|Greeks]]. Later, during the [[Migration period#Second phase|migration of the Slavs]], Slavs settled in the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=History Rozaje|url=http://www.rozaje.me/?page_id=426|accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> |
Rožaje was first settled in the 7th century, by [[Illyrians]], [[Ancient Rome|Romans]] and [[Ancient Greeks|Greeks]]. Later, during the [[Migration period#Second phase|migration of the Slavs]], Slavs settled in the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=History Rozaje|url=http://www.rozaje.me/?page_id=426|accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> |
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Rožaje was first mentioned in 1571 and 1585 . The settlement surrounding the then fort was called Trgovište, which it was called until 1912.{{citation needed|June 2013|date=June 2013}} |
Rožaje was first mentioned in 1571 and 1585 . The settlement surrounding the then fort was called Trgovište, which it was called until 1912.{{citation needed|June 2013|date=June 2013}} |
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Revision as of 10:51, 3 July 2013
Rožaje
Рожаје | |
|---|---|
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 Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Montenegro |
| Municipality | Rožaje Municipality |
| Settlements | 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nusret Kalač |
| • Ruling party | DPS |
| Area | |
• Total | 432 km2 (167 sq mi) |
| Population (2003 census) | |
• Total | 9,121 |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| • Municipality | 22,693 |
| Demonym | Rožajci |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 84310 |
| Area code | +382 51 |
| ISO 3166-2 code | ME-17 |
| Car plates | RO |
| Website | www.rozaje.me |
Rožaje (Montenegrin, Bosnian and Serbian: Rožaje, Рожаје, Template:IPA-sh, Albanian: Rozhajë), is a town in northeastern Montenegro. It has a population of 9,121 (2003 census.)
Rožaje is the centre of the Rožaje Municipality, which has a population of 22,693. The municipality is located in the geographical region of Sandžak (Raška).
History
Rožaje was first settled in the 7th century, by Illyrians, Romans and Greeks. Later, during the migration of the Slavs, Slavs settled in the area.[1] Rožaje was first mentioned in 1571 and 1585 . The settlement surrounding the then fort was called Trgovište, which it was called until 1912.[citation needed]
In 1797 the Ganić kulla, a defensive measurement of the Islamified Kuči (Muslim members of the clan) who supported Muslim authority and culture, was built. Today the building is the town museum.[2]
Forces of the Kingdom of Montenegro captured the city in 1912 from the Ottoman Empire, during the First Balkan War. It was officially ceded to Montenegro following the Treaty of London in 1913, ending the war.
In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, Bosniaks (Muslims by nationality) of Foča were resettled in Rožaje.[3]
Population and Demographics
Rožaje is administrative centre of Rožaje municipality, which has 22,693 residents. The town of Rožaje itself has a population of 9,121.
Rožaje is considered the centre of Bosniak community in Montenegro. Bosniaks form the majority in Rožaje's town and municipality.
Population of Rožaje:
- March 3, 1981 - 7,336
- March 3, 1991 - 8,828
- November 1, 2003 - 9,121
As of 2011, the population of the municipality numbered 22,964 citizens. The following ethnic groups inhabited the area:[4]
- Bosniaks: 19,269 (83.91%)
- Albanians: 1,158 (5.04%)
- Muslims: 1,044 (4.55%)
- Serbs: 822 (3.58%)
- Montenegrins: 401 (1.75%)
- Other or undecided: 270 (1.18%)
The following languages were spoken (2011):
- Bosnian: 16,631 (72.42%)
- Montenegrin: 3,967 (17.27%)
- Albanian: 1,055 (4.59%)
- Serbian: 1,026 (4.47%)
- Other or undecided: 285 (1.24%)
Religion
Religious groups in Rožaje municipality, as of 2011:
Transport
Rožaje is situated on the main road connecting Montenegro with Serbia, known as Rožaje-Kula-Peć road. It also has a link with Novi Pazar in Central Serbia. It is connected with the inland Montenegro by two-laned highway via Berane, which is some 30 km (19 mi) far.
Podgorica Airport is about 180 km (110 mi) away, and has regular flights to major European destinations throughout the year.
Photo
References
- ^ "History Rozaje". Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ Darren (Norm) Longley; Rough Guides (30 March 2009). The Rough Guide to Montenegro. Penguin. p. 156. ISBN 978-1-4053-8425-4. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ Human Rights Watch, 2006-Genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity: a topical digest of the case law of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
- ^ "Population". Retrieved 27 June 2013.