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Copyright: Zorica Helac (zhelach) Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 1 N: 12] (188)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-22
Categories: Trees
Exposure: f/74099368.0
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-25 1:08
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Points: 2
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Fruška Gora (Serbian: Фрушка Гора or Fruška Gora, Croatian: Fruška Gora, Hungarian: Tarcal, Latin: Alma Mons) is a mountain in the north of Syrmia, Serbia, sometimes also called the Jewel of Vojvodina for its beautiful landscapes, nature and countryside. A smaller part of the mountain, in the west, is located in Croatia.




Name
The mountain got its name after the old Serbo-Croatian name for the Frankish people - Fruzi (Frug=Frank, Fruzi=Franks, fruški=Frankish). The full translation of the name Fruška Gora would be 'the Frankish Mountain'. It received this name due to its function as a natural border during Frankish campaigns. During the time of the Roman Empire, its name was 'Alma Mons' (fertile mount).


Location and Features
Most of it is in Vojvodina, Serbia, and a smaller part, in the west, is in Croatia. It is bound by the Danube in the north. It is about 80 km lengthwise east to west, about 15 km north to south. The highest peak is Crveni Čot at 539 m.

The slopes of the Fruška Gora are well suited for grapes - there are many wine-makers producing Traminer, Riesling and other wines in the region. Its fertility and beauty attracted people in the past and that same beauty still attracts people to this day. It has become known for the peaceful and rich life of its inhabitants and as a place where visitors can rest and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

A large part of the area (25,525 square kilometres) has been a national park of Serbia since 1960.
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Zorica! Simply beautiful picture.

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