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What is the official language spoken in Vukovar?
Croatian
Is Vukovar located in Eastern or Western Croatia?
Eastern
What is the Croatian word for "a soldier"?
Vojnik
What is the Croatian coat of arms called?
Šahovnica
How many squares are there on Croatian coat of arms?
25
Vukovar is known as.....
The Hero City
What three colours are used to light up the Vukovar Water Tower on Remembrance Day?
Red, White & Blue
Approximately how many days did the heroic defense of Vukovar last?
a) 87 days
b) 127 days
c) 47 days
87 days
What is the Croatian word for "defense"?
Obrana
What is the name of war in which Croatia gained its independence?
The Homeland War
What is the name of the former farm near Vukovar that is now a memorial site for the victims taken from the hospital?
Ovčara
What street or road in Vukovar earned the nickname "Tank Graveyard"?
Trpinjska cesta (Trpinjska cesta)
Who was the legendary commander of the defense of Trpinjska road?
Blago Zadro
What year did the main battle for Vukovar take place?
1991
What is the special day in November when we remember Vukovar?
November 18th
What is the name of river that flows near Vukovar?
The Danube
What is the name of the famous tower in Vukovar?
Vukovar Water Tower (Vukovarski vodotoranj)
Which significant building became a symbol of suffering and survival for the wounded during the battle?
The Vukovar Hospital
Who was the young French military volunteer, a hero of the defense of Vukovar?
Jean-Michel Nicolier
What is the nickname of Mile Dedaković, the commander of the Vukovar defense?
Jastreb