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Čakovec is located approximately 90 kilometers south of Zagreb, the Croatian capital.
Answer: False
The city of Čakovec is situated approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) north of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, not south.
Međimurje County, where Čakovec is located, is known as Croatia's northernmost, smallest, and most densely populated county.
Answer: True
Međimurje County is indeed recognized as Croatia's northernmost, smallest, and most densely populated county, with Čakovec serving as its county seat.
Čakovec has received 'The Green Flower' award multiple times for being the tidiest continental city in Croatia.
Answer: True
Čakovec has been repeatedly honored with 'The Green Flower' award, recognizing its status as the tidiest continental city in Croatia.
According to the 2021 census, the largest minority group in Čakovec is Serbs, making up 4.88% of the population.
Answer: False
The 2021 census data indicates that the largest minority group in Čakovec is Romani, constituting 4.88% of the population, not Serbs.
The highest temperature recorded in Čakovec between 1981 and 2019 was 39.0 °C (102.2 °F) on July 20, 2007.
Answer: True
The highest temperature recorded at Čakovec's local weather station between 1981 and 2019 was indeed 39.0 °C (102.2 °F), occurring on July 20, 2007.
The current mayor of Čakovec, Ljerka Cividini, represents the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Answer: False
Ljerka Cividini, the current mayor of Čakovec, represents the Croatian People's Party – Liberal Democrats (HNS), not the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The city of Čakovec is divided into three kotars: Istok, Jug, and Zapad.
Answer: True
Čakovec is administratively structured into three main city districts, known as kotars: Istok (East), Jug (South), and Zapad (West).
Which of the following countries does Čakovec border?
Answer: Slovenia and Hungary
Čakovec is located in Northern Croatia, in close proximity to the borders with Slovenia and Hungary.
What is the administrative significance of Čakovec within Međimurje County?
Answer: It serves as the county seat and the largest city.
Čakovec holds significant administrative importance as both the county seat and the largest city within Međimurje County.
What is the Hungarian name for Čakovec?
Answer: Csáktornya
In Hungarian, Čakovec is known as 'Csáktornya,' one of its various names in other languages.
What award has Čakovec received multiple times for its urban environment?
Answer: The Green Flower
Čakovec has been repeatedly honored with 'The Green Flower' award, recognizing its status as the tidiest continental city in Croatia.
According to the 2021 census, what is the largest minority ethnic group in Čakovec?
Answer: Romani
The 2021 census data identifies Romani as the largest minority ethnic group in Čakovec, comprising 4.88% of the city's population.
What was the coldest temperature recorded in Čakovec between 1981 and 2019?
Answer: -16.1 °F (-26.7 °C)
Between 1981 and 2019, the lowest temperature recorded at Čakovec's local weather station was -26.7 °C (-16.1 °F) on February 13, 1985.
Which political party does the current mayor of Čakovec, Ljerka Cividini, represent?
Answer: Croatian People's Party – Liberal Democrats (HNS)
Ljerka Cividini, the current mayor of Čakovec, is a representative of the Croatian People's Party – Liberal Democrats (HNS).
Which of the following is NOT one of the main city districts (kotars) of Čakovec?
Answer: Centar
The city of Čakovec is divided into three main kotars: Istok, Jug, and Zapad. 'Centar' is listed as one of the city's neighborhoods, not a primary kotar.
The Latin name for Čakovec, 'Aquama,' translates to 'dry land,' reflecting its historical arid conditions.
Answer: False
The Latin name 'Aquama' for the area of Čakovec translates to 'wet town,' indicating its historical character as a marshland, not dry land.
Čakovec is nicknamed 'Grad Zrinskih,' which signifies its historical connection to the influential Zrinski noble family.
Answer: True
The nickname 'Grad Zrinskih' directly translates to 'City of Zrinskis,' highlighting the long and significant historical association of Čakovec with the powerful Zrinski noble family.
According to a popular legend, a red 'pozoj' dragon caused natural disasters in Čakovec and could only be controlled by a 'grabancijaš'.
Answer: False
The popular legend in Čakovec describes a *green* 'pozoj' dragon, not a red one, which was believed to cause natural disasters and could only be controlled by a 'grabancijaš'.
The name Čakovec originates from 'ispán' Csák Hahót, who built a stone fortification in the early 13th century.
Answer: False
The name Čakovec does originate from 'ispán' Csák Hahót, but he erected a *timber* fortification, not a stone one, in the early 13th century.
The timber fortification of Čakovec was first mentioned in official records in 1328, with the place itself appearing in 1333.
Answer: True
Official records first mention the timber fortification, Csák's tower, in 1328, and the place of Čakovec itself in 1333.
The House of Ernušt owned Čakovec from 1350 to 1397, preceding the ownership by the Counts of Celje.
Answer: False
The House of Laczkfy owned Čakovec from 1350 to 1397. The Counts of Celje owned it from 1405 to 1461, and the House of Ernušt from 1473 to 1540.
Čakovec's significant economic and cultural growth began in 1546 under the ownership of Nikola IV Zrinski of Szigetvár.
Answer: True
Nikola IV Zrinski of Szigetvár became the owner of Čakovec on March 15, 1546, initiating a period of notable economic and cultural development for the city.
City Day in Čakovec is celebrated on May 29th, commemorating the granting of free market town privileges in 1579.
Answer: True
May 29th is celebrated as 'City Day' in Čakovec, marking the date in 1579 when Duke Juraj IV Zrinski granted privileges that established Čakovec as a free market town.
The main historical landmark of Čakovec, the 'Zrinski Old Town,' was owned by the House of Althan between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Answer: False
The 'Zrinski Old Town' (Čakovec Castle) was owned by the influential Zrinski noble family between the 16th and 18th centuries, not the House of Althan.
What does the nickname 'Grad Zrinskih' for Čakovec refer to?
Answer: The influential Zrinski noble family.
The nickname 'Grad Zrinskih' translates to 'City of Zrinskis,' directly referencing the powerful and historically significant Zrinski noble family.
According to Strabo's reports, what was the ancient Roman name for the area of Čakovec and its characteristic?
Answer: Aquama, a marshland and military post.
The ancient Roman name for the area of Čakovec was Aquama, meaning 'wet town,' which characterized it as a marshland, military post, and legionnaire camp, according to Strabo's reports.
What type of structure did 'ispán' Csák Hahót initially erect in the early 13th century, from which Čakovec derives its name?
Answer: A timber fortification
The name Čakovec originates from 'ispán' Csák Hahót, who built a timber fortification, known as Csák's tower, in the early 13th century.
When was the timber fortification of Čakovec first mentioned in official records?
Answer: 1328
The timber fortification of Čakovec, known as Csák's tower, was first documented in official records in the year 1328.
Which noble family owned Čakovec from 1473 to 1540?
Answer: House of Ernušt
The House of Ernušt held ownership of Čakovec from 1473 to 1540, following the Counts of Celje.
What event marked the beginning of Čakovec's status as a free market town?
Answer: Duke Juraj IV Zrinski granting privileges on May 29, 1579.
Čakovec gained its status as a free market town on May 29, 1579, when Duke Juraj IV Zrinski granted significant privileges to its inhabitants.
In 1719, Čakovec and the Međimurje region were detached from Croatia and included into Zala county, part of the Habsburg Kingdom of Hungary.
Answer: True
In 1719, under Count Johann Michael von Althan's ownership, Čakovec and the Međimurje region were indeed detached from Croatia and integrated into Zala county within the Habsburg Kingdom of Hungary.
Čakovec experienced significant growth in industry, crafts, and trade after the Festetics family became its owners at the end of the 18th century.
Answer: True
The Festetics family, who acquired Čakovec at the end of the 18th century, transformed the town into a thriving estate, leading to significant growth in industry, crafts, and trade.
Ban Josip Jelačić re-annexed Čakovec with Hungary in 1848.
Answer: False
In 1848, Ban Josip Jelačić captured Čakovec from the Hungarians and re-annexed it with *Croatia*, not Hungary.
The first railroad track in Čakovec was built in 1889, connecting it to Mursko Središće and Lendava.
Answer: False
The first railroad track in Čakovec was built in 1860, connecting Budapest with the ports of Fiume and Trieste. The connections to Mursko Središće and Lendava were established later, in 1889.
Čakovec was returned to Croatia on April 6, 1945, by the Soviet Red Army after being part of Hungary during World War II.
Answer: True
During World War II, Čakovec was part of Hungary from 1941 to 1945, and it was indeed returned to Croatia on April 6, 1945, by the Soviet Red Army.
During the Ten-Day War in Slovenia, a JNA tank column advanced through Čakovec without encountering any resistance from the local population.
Answer: False
During the Ten-Day War in Slovenia in June 1991, a JNA tank column advancing through Čakovec *encountered resistance* from the local population, contrary to the claim of no resistance.
How did Čakovec's administrative status change in 1719?
Answer: It was detached from Croatia and included into Zala county of Hungary.
In 1719, Čakovec and the entire Međimurje region underwent a significant administrative change, being detached from Croatia and incorporated into Zala county, which was part of the Habsburg Kingdom of Hungary.
Which natural disasters impacted Čakovec in the 18th century?
Answer: An earthquake and a large fire.
Čakovec was severely affected by natural disasters in the 18th century, specifically an earthquake in 1738 and a devastating large fire in 1741.
Who re-annexed Čakovec with Croatia in 1848?
Answer: Ban Josip Jelačić
In 1848, Ban Josip Jelačić was responsible for capturing Čakovec from Hungarian control and re-annexing it with Croatia.
When was the first railroad track built in Čakovec?
Answer: 1860
The first railroad track in Čakovec was constructed in 1860, establishing a connection between Budapest and the ports of Fiume and Trieste.
What was Čakovec's status during World War II?
Answer: It became part of Hungary.
During World War II, Čakovec was incorporated into Hungary, remaining under Hungarian administration from 1941 to 1945.
What happened to JNA barracks in Čakovec during the Battle of the Barracks in September 1991?
Answer: They were captured by Croatian forces.
In September 1991, during the Battle of the Barracks, the JNA barracks located in Čakovec were successfully captured by Croatian forces.
The economy of Čakovec is primarily based on agriculture and fishing, with a developing industrial sector.
Answer: False
Čakovec's economy is characterized by a highly developed industrial sector, primarily based on textile, footwear, food processing, and metal plants, rather than agriculture and fishing.
In 2023, entrepreneurs in Čakovec generated a total profit of €1.36 million.
Answer: False
In 2023, entrepreneurs in Čakovec generated a substantial total profit of €1.36 *billion*, not €1.36 million.
TIZ Zrinski is a Čakovec-based company that is a leading printing and publishing firm in northern Croatia.
Answer: True
TIZ Zrinski, located in Čakovec, is indeed recognized as the largest printing and publishing company in Međimurje County and a significant firm in northern Croatia.
Vajda and Čakovečki mlinovi are major fresh food producers in Čakovec, specializing in meat products and milling, respectively.
Answer: True
Čakovečki mlinovi, specializing in milling, and Vajda, known for meat products, are identified as major fresh food producers based in Čakovec.
Promming, one of Čakovec's largest factories, primarily produces automotive parts.
Answer: False
Promming, a significant factory in Čakovec, specializes in the production of metal shelves for supermarkets, not automotive parts.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a main industrial sector forming the basis of Čakovec's economy?
Answer: Automotive manufacturing
Čakovec's economy is primarily based on textile, footwear, food processing, and metal plants. Automotive manufacturing is not listed among its main industrial sectors.
What was the total profit generated by entrepreneurs in Čakovec in 2023?
Answer: €1.36 billion
In 2023, entrepreneurs based in Čakovec collectively generated a substantial total profit amounting to €1.36 billion.
Which Čakovec-based company is a leading printing and publishing firm in the region?
Answer: TIZ Zrinski
TIZ Zrinski, a company headquartered in Čakovec, is recognized as the largest printing and publishing firm in Međimurje County and a prominent one in northern Croatia.
Which two companies are identified as major fresh food producers in Čakovec?
Answer: Čakovečki mlinovi and Vajda
Čakovečki mlinovi, specializing in milling, and Vajda, known for meat products, are identified as the major fresh food producers operating in Čakovec.
What is the primary function of Promming, one of Čakovec's largest factories?
Answer: Producing metal shelves for supermarkets.
Promming, one of Čakovec's largest manufacturing facilities, is primarily engaged in the production of metal shelves specifically designed for supermarkets.
Čakovec implemented an innovative traffic management system by replacing all inner-city traffic lights with traffic circles, which eliminated traffic jams.
Answer: True
In an innovative urban planning initiative, Čakovec replaced all inner-city traffic lights with traffic circles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, effectively eliminating traffic jams.
Čakovec was the second city in the former Yugoslavia to install completely electronic information spots.
Answer: False
Čakovec holds the distinction of being the *first* city in the former Yugoslavia to install completely electronic information spots, not the second.
The Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec (MEV) offers 3-year studies in Computer Science and Management of Tourism and Sport.
Answer: True
The Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec (MEV) provides 3-year academic programs, totaling 180 ECTS points, in the specialized fields of Computer Science and Management of Tourism and Sport.
The School of Animated Film (ŠAF) in Čakovec is known for hosting an annual international animated film summer workshop.
Answer: True
The School of Animated Film (ŠAF) in Čakovec is renowned for its long-standing tradition of hosting an annual international animated film summer workshop, attracting global talent.
Most of Čakovec's historical buildings and landmarks are concentrated in its industrial zones.
Answer: False
Most of Čakovec's historical buildings and landmarks are located in the town center or within the centrally situated Zrinski Park, not in its industrial zones.
The Čakovec Castle, also known as the 'Zrinski Old Town,' currently serves as the city's administrative headquarters.
Answer: False
The Čakovec Castle, or 'Zrinski Old Town,' currently functions as a museum, housing approximately 17,000 exhibits, rather than serving as the city's administrative headquarters.
The Southern Čakovec neighborhood is a relatively new area featuring modern houses, a church, and a new elementary school.
Answer: True
The Southern Čakovec neighborhood is indeed a recently developed area, characterized by modern residential buildings, the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, and a new elementary school with extensive sports facilities.
Čakovec's central square features a library, a theater, a cinema, and a large shopping center.
Answer: True
The central square of Čakovec is a vibrant hub, featuring a library, a theater, a cinema, a large shopping center, along with various other businesses and public services.
Čakovec is accessible by road and railroad, including an expressway connecting the Hungarian border to the Adriatic Sea coast.
Answer: True
Čakovec boasts excellent transportation links, including both road and railroad access, with an expressway providing a crucial connection from the Hungarian border to the Adriatic Sea coast.
A large international airport is located near Čakovec, hosting daily commercial flights.
Answer: False
Near Čakovec, in the village of Pribislavec, there is a *small sports airport* that hosts an annual aero-meeting and panoramic flights, not a large international airport with daily commercial flights.
Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian occultist and social reformer, is listed among the notable people associated with Čakovec.
Answer: True
Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian occultist, social reformer, and architect, is indeed recognized as one of the notable individuals associated with Čakovec.
What is the main historical landmark of Čakovec, also known as the 'Zrinski Old Town'?
Answer: Čakovec Castle
The primary historical landmark of Čakovec is the Čakovec Castle, which is also widely known as the 'Zrinski Old Town' ('Stari grad Zrinskih').
What innovative traffic management system did Čakovec implement in the late 1990s and early 2000s?
Answer: Replacing all inner-city traffic lights with traffic circles.
In an innovative approach to urban traffic management, Čakovec replaced all its inner-city traffic lights with traffic circles (rotaries) during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
What is notable about Čakovec's electronic information spots?
Answer: They are the first completely electronic ones in the former Yugoslavia.
Čakovec is distinguished as the first city in the former Yugoslavia to have installed completely electronic information spots in its central squares.
What specific fields of study are offered at the Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec (MEV)?
Answer: Computer Science and Management of Tourism and Sport
The Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec (MEV) provides specialized 3-year study programs in Computer Science and Management of Tourism and Sport.
What is the significance of the School of Animated Film (ŠAF) in Čakovec?
Answer: It hosts an annual international animated film summer workshop.
The School of Animated Film (ŠAF) in Čakovec is notably significant for organizing an annual international animated film summer workshop, which has attracted renowned animators for decades.
Where are most of Čakovec's historical buildings and landmarks located?
Answer: In the town center or Zrinski Park.
The majority of Čakovec's historical buildings and significant landmarks are concentrated within the town center or the centrally located Zrinski Park, forming its well-preserved historical core.
What does the Čakovec Castle, also known as the 'Zrinski Old Town,' house today?
Answer: A museum with approximately 17,000 exhibits.
Today, the Čakovec Castle, also known as the 'Zrinski Old Town,' serves as a museum, housing an extensive collection of approximately 17,000 exhibits.
Which of these is a notable landmark building in Čakovec's town center?
Answer: Saint Nicholas' Church.
Among the notable landmark buildings in Čakovec's town center is Saint Nicholas' Church ('Crkva Svetog Nikole'), alongside the 'Secesijska palača'.
What type of airport is located near Čakovec in Pribislavec?
Answer: A small sports airport.
A small sports airport is situated in the nearby village of Pribislavec, approximately three kilometers east of downtown Čakovec.
Which of these cities is NOT twinned with Čakovec?
Answer: Vienna, Austria
Čakovec is twinned with several international cities, including Schramberg, Płońsk, and Nagykanizsa, but Vienna, Austria, is not listed among them.
Most sports activities in Čakovec are concentrated in its southeastern part, featuring a stadium and swimming complex.
Answer: False
Most sports-related activities in Čakovec are concentrated in its *northwestern* part, within the center for sports and recreation, which includes a multi-purpose stadium and a swimming pool complex.
Filip Ude, a pommel horse gymnast from Čakovec, won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Answer: False
Filip Ude, a pommel horse gymnast from Čakovec, achieved a *silver* medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, not a gold medal.
Where are most sports-related activities in Čakovec concentrated?
Answer: In its northwestern part, at the center for sports and recreation.
Most sports-related activities in Čakovec are centralized in its northwestern part, specifically at the dedicated center for sports and recreation.
Which of the following is a prominent football club based in Čakovec?
Answer: NK Međimurje
NK Međimurje is identified as a prominent football club among the various sports organizations based in Čakovec.
Who is Filip Ude, and what was his significant achievement mentioned in the text?
Answer: A pommel horse gymnast who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Filip Ude is a distinguished pommel horse gymnast from Čakovec, notable for winning a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.