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Tornik (peak)
Mount Tornik ( sr-Cyrl, Торник) is the highest point of the Zlatibor Mountains in the Zlatibor District in southwestern Serbia. It rises to an altitude of 1,496 m. Geography Mount Tornik is located 10 km from the town of Zlatibor, the tourist centre of the Zlatibor Mountains. Nearby is the Ribnica Lake reservoir. It is surrounded by the villages of Jablanica, Stublo and Dobroselica. Tourism At the foot of the peak is the Tornik ski resort, located at an altitude of between 1,110 and 1,490 m, with three runs. It is equipped with a gondola lift as well as several ski lift A ski lift is a mechanism for transporting skiers up a hill. Ski lifts are typically a paid service at ski resorts. The first ski lift was built in 1908 by German Robert Winterhalder in Schollach/Eisenbach, Hochschwarzwald. Types * Aerial l ...s. The resort was destroyed in the 1999 NATO bombing.
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Serbia
Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Basin and the Balkans. It shares land borders with Hungary to the north, Romania to the northeast, Bulgaria to the southeast, North Macedonia to the south, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west, and Montenegro to the southwest, and claims a border with Albania through the Political status of Kosovo, disputed territory of Kosovo. Serbia without Kosovo has about 6.7 million inhabitants, about 8.4 million if Kosvo is included. Its capital Belgrade is also the List of cities in Serbia, largest city. Continuously inhabited since the Paleolithic Age, the territory of modern-day Serbia faced Slavs#Migrations, Slavic migrations in the 6th century, establishing several regional Principality of Serbia (early medieval), states in the early Mid ...
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Zlatibor
Zlatibor ( sr-cyr, Златибoр ) is a mountainous region situated in the western part of Serbia. Among the most popular places in Serbia for tourism, Zlatibor's main attractions include health tourism, skiing, and hiking and the longest panoramic gondola lift in the world. Tornik ski resort is located in the area. The largest city in the region is Užice—located at the foothills of the mountain—while most of the area belongs to the municipality of Čajetina. The town of Zlatibor has changed over the years from a group of vacation homes to an urban location with diverse amenities. The Zlatibor region is divided among two municipalities, Čajetina and Užice, while both lie within the Zlatibor District. The Belgrade-Bar railroad passes through Zlatibor. History In the Middle Ages, the region was known as Rujno, a ''župa'' that was part of Raška, a centre of the medieval Serbian state. The name ''Zlatibor'' came into the 18th century, but its etymology is uncerta ...
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Zlatibor District
The Zlatibor District ( sr, / , ) is one of eight administrative districts of Šumadija and Western Serbia. It is located in the western, mountainous part of Serbia. The district was named after the mountain region of Zlatibor. According to the 2011 census results, the Zlatibor District has a population of 286,549 people. The administrative center of the Zlatibor district is Užice. Municipalities The district encompasses the municipalities of: * Bajina Bašta * Kosjerić * Užice * Požega * Čajetina * Arilje * Nova Varoš * Prijepolje * Sjenica * Priboj Demographics According to the last official census done in 2011, the Zlatibor Distri ct has 286,549 inhabitants. 51.2% of the population lives in the urban areas. Ethnic composition of the district: Society and culture Culture In the vicinity of Bajina Bašta stands the Rača monastery, built in the 13th century. Over its history, this monastery was destroyed several times and then reconstructed. Rača Monastery' ...
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Zlatibor (town)
Zlatibor ( sr-Cyrl, Златибор) is a town located at the namesake mountain in the municipality of Čajetina, western Serbia. As of 2011, the population of the town is 2,821 inhabitants. It is a popular tourist resort in Serbia. By road and rail it is connected with Užice and Nova Varoš. It lies on the road linking Belgrade with the Montenegrin coast and off the Belgrade–Bar railway. History The town's original name was Kulaševac. In August 1893, King Aleksandar Obrenović came to Kulaševac ( sr-Cyrl, Кулашевац), and built a fountain called Kraljeva česma (Краљева чесма, "The King's Fountain"). In honor of King Aleksandar's contribution, Kulaševac was renamed to Kraljeva Voda (Краљева Вода, "The King's Water"). In 1903, King Petar Karađorđević I built a villa on the site, helping strengthen the growing trend of turning the slopes surrounding Kraljeva Voda into a vacation spot. After World War II, Kraljeva Voda was renamed to Parti ...
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Ribnica Lake
Ribnica may refer to: Bosnia and Herzegovina * Ribnica (Kakanj), a village Croatia * Ribnica, Croatia, a village in central Croatia Macedonia * Ribnica, Mavrovo and Rostuša, a settlement in the municipality of Mavrovo and Rostuša Montenegro * Ribnica, the old name for Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro * Ribnica (fortress), a fortress * Ribnica (river), a river * FK Ribnica, a football club Serbia * Lake Ribnica * Ribnica (Kraljevo), a town in City of Kraljevo * Ribnica, a settlement in Kraljevo Slovenia * Municipality of Ribnica, a municipality * Municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju, a municipality * Ribnica, Brežice, a settlement in the Municipality of Brežice * Ribnica na Pohorju, a settlement in the Municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju * Ribnica, Pivka, a settlement in the Municipality of Pivka * Ribnica, Ribnica, a settlement in the Municipality of Ribnica * RD Ribnica, a handball club based in Ribnica, Ribnica * Spodnja Ribnica, a hamlet of Ribnica, Brež ...
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Jablanica (Čajetina)
Jablanica is a village in the municipality of Čajetina, western Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas .... According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 709 people.Popis stanovništva, domaćinstava i Stanova 2002. Knjiga 1: Nacionalna ili etnička pripadnost po naseljima. Republika Srbija, Republički zavod za statistiku Beograd 2003. References Populated places in Zlatibor District {{ZlatiborRS-geo-stub ...
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Stublo
Stublo is a village in the municipality of Čajetina, western Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas .... According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 128 people.Popis stanovništva, domaćinstava i Stanova 2002. Knjiga 1: Nacionalna ili etnička pripadnost po naseljima. Republika Srbija, Republički zavod za statistiku Beograd 2003. References Populated places in Zlatibor District {{ZlatiborRS-geo-stub ...
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Dobroselica (Čajetina)
Dobroselica is a village in the municipality of Čajetina, western Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas .... According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 367 people.Popis stanovništva, domaćinstava i Stanova 2002. Knjiga 1: Nacionalna ili etnička pripadnost po naseljima. Republika Srbija, Republički zavod za statistiku Beograd 2003. There is a Serbian Orthodox church in Dobroselica. It is dedicated to Saint Elijah the Prophet. References External linksSeoski turizam Zlatibora: Dobroselica Populated places in Zlatibor District {{ZlatiborRS-geo-stub ...
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Tornik Ski Resort
Tornik ski resort or Tornik ski center ( sr, Ски центар Торник, Ski centar Tornik), is a mountain resort and one of the largest centers of winter tourism in Serbia, operated by public company "Skijališta Srbije". Located on the slopes of Zlatibor Mountain, it is mainly a destination for skiing. In the nearby town of Zlatibor, there are several hotels and hostels, cafes, bars and night clubs. Features It is located at elevations between 1,100 and 1,400 meters on the Tornik peak. It has four tracks, all covered by artificial snowing systems, with the total capacity of the about 5,400 skiers per hour. It is equipped with a six-seater chairlift, carrying 3,000 skiers per hour, and two T-bar ski lifts with total capacity of 2,400 skiers per hour. All four tracks are categorized by the International Ski Federation (FIS). The ski resort also offers ski polygon, as well as bobsleigh rails and the tubing track. Many of the activities are also active during the summers.
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Gondola Lift
A gondola lift is a means of cable transport and type of aerial lift which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel wire rope that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate supporting towers. The cable is driven by a bullwheel in a terminal, which is typically connected to an engine or electric motor. It is often considered a ''continuous system'' since it features a haul rope which continuously moves and circulates around two terminal stations. In contrast, an aerial tramway operates solely with fixed grips and simply shuttles back and forth between two end terminals. The capacity, cost, and functionality of a gondola lift will differ dramatically depending on the combination of cables used for support and haulage and the type of grip (detachable or fixed). Because of the proliferation of such systems in the Alps, the it, Cabinovia and french: Télécabine are also used in English-language texts. The systems m ...
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Ski Lift
A ski lift is a mechanism for transporting skiers up a hill. Ski lifts are typically a paid service at ski resorts. The first ski lift was built in 1908 by German Robert Winterhalder in Schollach/Eisenbach, Hochschwarzwald. Types * Aerial lifts transport skiers while suspended off the ground. Aerial lifts are often bicable ropeways, the "bi-" prefix meaning that the cables have two different functions (carrying and pulling). **Aerial tramways ** Chairlifts and detachable chairlifts ** Funifors ** Funitels ** Gondola lifts ** Hybrid lifts * Surface lifts, including T-bars, magic carpets, and rope tows. * Cable railways, including funiculars * Helicopters are used for heliskiing and snowcats for snowcat skiing. This is backcountry skiing or boarding accessed by a snowcat or helicopter instead of a lift, or by hiking. Cat skiing is less than half the cost of heliskiing, more expensive than a lift ticket but is easier than ski touring. Cat skiing is guided. Skiing at select, ...
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NATO Bombing Of Yugoslavia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) carried out an aerial bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. The air strikes lasted from 24 March 1999 to 10 June 1999. The bombings continued until an agreement was reached that led to the withdrawal of Yugoslav armed forces from Kosovo, and the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, a UN peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. The official NATO operation code name was Operation Allied Force whereas the United States called it Operation Noble Anvil; in Yugoslavia the operation was incorrectly called Merciful Angel ( sr, Милосрдни анђео / ''Milosrdni anđeo''), possibly as a result of a misunderstanding or mistranslation.RTS"Порекло имена 'Милосрдни анђео'" ("On the origin of the name 'Merciful Angel'"), 26 March 2009 NATO's intervention was prompted by Yugoslavia's bloodshed and ethnic cleansing of Albanians, which dr ...
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