Gaboš, Settlement in Markušica, Croatia
Gaboš is a small settlement located in Markušica municipality within Vukovar-Srijem County in the eastern part of Croatia. The village sits in a relatively flat region where agriculture shapes the local landscape and daily routines.
Eastern Orthodox Vlach communities settled in this area following the Great Turkish War, establishing roots that shaped the settlement's character. The municipality containing this village was later reorganized to provide local governance and stability in the region.
The population of 516 residents maintains strong connections to Serbian heritage, with Serbian Orthodox religious practices centered around a church from 1810.
The settlement can be reached by rail through a local station that connects to the wider regional network, offering visitors transportation options to nearby towns. Local roads also link the village to surrounding communities in Vukovar-Srijem County.
The settlement forms part of Markušica municipality, established in 1997 through UNTAES administration to provide self-governance for the local community.
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