"The prosperity of the city was historically based on maritime trade; as the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa, it achieved a high level of ...
development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries, as it became notable for its wealth and skilled diplomacy.
In 1991, after the break-up of Yugoslavia, Dubrovnik was besieged by Serbian and Montenegrin soldiers of the Yugoslav PeopleĀ“s Army (JNA) for seven months and suffered significant damage from shelling.[10][11] After repair and restoration works in the 1990s and early 2000s, Dubrovnik re-emerged as one of the top tourist destinations in the Mediterranean.[12][13][14][15]" - (en.wikipedia.org 31.01.2020)
- Latitude42.640277862549
- Longitude18.108333587646
- Population28428