Rakitovica, Rural settlement in Donji Miholjac, Croatia
Rakitovica is a rural settlement in northeastern Slavonia that spreads across agricultural land. The village sits in the fertile Pannonian Plain and retains its countryside character with scattered houses and open fields around it.
The settlement emerged in a region shaped by Danube Swabians who arrived in the 18th century and influenced its development. Demographic changes occurred after World War II and continued to transform the community.
The settlement maintains records in multiple languages, including Hungarian, Serbian, and Ukrainian, reflecting the diverse ethnic heritage of the region.
The village operates under postal code 31540 and offers basic services through local markets and shops. Connections to larger cities in the county make day trips convenient and provide access to more extensive services.
The village is home to speakers of several languages including Hungarian, Serbian, and Ukrainian, reflecting its layered history. This linguistic diversity appears in local records and reveals the complex settlement patterns of the wider region.
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