Slavonia
Americannoun
noun
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As a native of Vinkovci in eastern Slavonia, the eastern-most portion of Croatia, bordering on the River Danube, Mr Hadzic was in political control of Serbs in towns like Dalj, Vukovar, Erdut and Ilok.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2011
Both Serbia and Croatia have moved forces near eastern Slavonia but have been cautious.
From Time Magazine Archive
As one of the River Sava's largest ports, it was a fief of ferrymen who plied their craft from the south bank to Hapsburg-ruled Slavonia on the other side.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Eastern Slavonia region bordering Serbia will revert to Croatian control after a one-year transition period, which can be extended to two years by either party, with a U.N. administration during the transition.
From Time Magazine Archive
Austrian and French Supremacy: 1718-1814.—Austrian influence predominated throughout Croatia-Slavonia during most of the 18th century, although Slavonia was constitutionally regarded as belonging to Hungary.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
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