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Cross-border programme Croatia-Serbia Programe area West Bačka District
Cross-border programme Croatia-Serbia Programe area West Bačka District
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West Bačka District is a northern district of Serbia. It has a population of 215,916. The seat of the district is Sombor. It encompasses the municipalities of: • Sombor • Apatin • Odžaci • Kula Sombor is a town of rich cultural tradition: Roman Catholic church and the Franciscan Monastery from the 18th century Perish House originating from the early nineteenth century Iconostasis of the Big and Small Orthodox church in Stapar are protected monuments registered as cultural heritage, which bare witness to the long history of this town. Today the municipality of Sombor has 1,000 km² of agricultural land, out of which 970 km² makes up the arable land. Besides farming, also cattle raising plays an important part. 
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