Testimony about life in these regions are still present in prehistoric times. In place of Ravlić cave, which is located in Drinovci, were found traces of life dating from the later Neolithic period. The life in these regions has been flowing continuously - the peoples, cultures and civilizations have been changing. In later, but historical times, this soil had very living presence of the Romans, whose commercial road, connecting the two great ancient trading center - Salona and Narona, was passing through the region. Recent archaeological excavations at the site in Gorica confirm that on this soil in ancient times there was a significant Roman settlement. Middle Ages is a time of tombstones - stećak and in municipality of Grude can be found practically everywhere - which proves that at that time was quite a big life. Undoubtedly it is a merit favorable geographical position of this region, as well as the relatively mild climate, together with rich natural resources. Rarely can see where this unusual combination of brutality and tameness of nature that we find in the region of Imotski-Bekija fields - arable land is relatively rich in water in contrast to the fierce and rocky, which is surrounded by.
Middle agesedit
The end of the Middle Ages was marked by the Ottoman expansion and conquest.
After the Turks, Austria-Hungary arrived. This is a short transitional period in which were built numerous schools and infrastructure needed for the functioning of a modern European state, but this is somehow persistently ignored in the overall modernization. Like most of the West Herzegovina cities, Grude was labeled as pro-Ustaše region. Therefore, it has been demonized by the officials of SFRY. The investments were very poor in it. That caused huge poverty and lot of people emigrated to Zagreb and Dalmatia, as well as to Germany as gastarbeiter. Today the municipality is among the most developed in Bosnia-Herzegovina, with numerous medium and small business corporations, Violeta paper factory being the biggest brand. Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna and the Croatian Defense Council (HVO) were founded in Grude. The Main HQ of the HVO was located in Grude.
The town of Grude had 3,528 residents[when?]; almost all of whom were ethnic Croats.
2013edit
In the 2013 census, the municipality of Grude had a population of 17,308 residents:
17,263 Croats (99.74%)
9 Serbs (0.05%)
2 Bosniaks (0.01%)
34 others (0.2%)
Grude council building
Economyedit
During the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grude was one of the bastions of the "rebellion" against the aggression of the Yugoslav Army. The late 1990s and early 2000s were marked by recent war and the struggle for survival, whereas today Grude is experiencing cultural and economic renaissance.
Traffic and road connectionsedit
Grude is placed on the crossroads of two big roads: Slavonski Brod-Ploče and Mostar-Split. Through Grude goes master road M-6 Grude - Ljubuški - Čapljina - Metković, and master road M-17.5 Posušje - Grude - Privalj - Široki Brijeg - Mostar. Besides that there are also 2 regional roads:
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External linksedit
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zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Post code88340Area code 387 0 39Patron saintSaint KateWebsitewww wbr grude wbr info Contents 1 Geography 2 History 2 1 Pre history and ancient times 2 2 Middle ages 2 3 Modern times 3 Settlements 4 Demographics 4 1 1971 4 2 1991 4 3 2013 5 Economy 6 Traffic and road connections 7 Sports 8 International relations 8 1 Twin towns Sister cities 9 Notable people 10 Communications 11 References 12 External linksGeography editGrude is located 49 kilometers 1 from Mostar 19 kilometers 2 from Imotski and 100 km 3 from Split History editPre history and ancient times edit Testimony about life in these regions are still present in prehistoric times In place of Ravlic cave which is located in Drinovci were found traces of life dating from the later Neolithic period The life in these regions has been flowing continuously the peoples cultures and civilizations have been changing In later but historical times this soil had very living presence of the Romans whose commercial road connecting the two great ancient trading center Salona and Narona was passing through the region Recent archaeological excavations at the site in Gorica confirm that on this soil in ancient times there was a significant Roman settlement Middle Ages is a time of tombstones stecak and in municipality of Grude can be found practically everywhere which proves that at that time was quite a big life Undoubtedly it is a merit favorable geographical position of this region as well as the relatively mild climate together with rich natural resources Rarely can see where this unusual combination of brutality and tameness of nature that we find in the region of Imotski Bekija fields arable land is relatively rich in water in contrast to the fierce and rocky which is surrounded by Middle ages edit The end of the Middle Ages was marked by the Ottoman expansion and conquest nbsp Church of St Catherine Modern times edit After the Turks Austria Hungary arrived This is a short transitional period in which were built numerous schools and infrastructure needed for the functioning of a modern European state but this is somehow persistently ignored in the overall modernization Like most of the West Herzegovina cities Grude was labeled as pro Ustase region Therefore it has been demonized by the officials of SFRY The investments were very poor in it That caused huge poverty and lot of people emigrated to Zagreb and Dalmatia as well as to Germany as gastarbeiter Today the municipality is among the most developed in Bosnia Herzegovina with numerous medium and small business corporations Violeta paper factory being the biggest brand Croatian Republic of Herceg Bosna and the Croatian Defense Council HVO were founded in Grude The Main HQ of the HVO was located in Grude Settlements editBlazevici Borajna Donji Mamici Dragicina Drinovacko Brdo Drinovci Gorica Grude Jabuka Putesevica Ruzici Sovici TihaljinaDemographics edit1971 edit 19 203 total Croats 19 111 99 52 Serbs 32 0 16 Muslims 4 0 03 Yugoslavs 5 0 02 others 55 0 30 1991 edit In the 1991 census the municipality of Grude had a population of 16 358 residents 16 210 Croats 99 09 4 9 Serbs 0 05 4 Muslims 0 02 5 Yugoslavs 0 03 130 others 0 79 The town of Grude had 3 528 residents when almost all of whom were ethnic Croats 2013 edit In the 2013 census the municipality of Grude had a population of 17 308 residents 17 263 Croats 99 74 9 Serbs 0 05 2 Bosniaks 0 01 34 others 0 2 nbsp Grude council buildingEconomy editDuring the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina Grude was one of the bastions of the rebellion against the aggression of the Yugoslav Army The late 1990s and early 2000s were marked by recent war and the struggle for survival whereas today Grude is experiencing cultural and economic renaissance Traffic and road connections editGrude is placed on the crossroads of two big roads Slavonski Brod Ploce and Mostar Split Through Grude goes master road M 6 Grude Ljubuski Capljina Metkovic and master road M 17 5 Posusje Grude Privalj Siroki Brijeg Mostar Besides that there are also 2 regional roads R 421 Sovici Klobuk R 421a Krenica State BorderSports edit nbsp HKK Grude KK Igokea 2008 The town is home to the football club HNK Grude basketball club HKK Grude and the female handball club HZRK Grude NK Drinovci is based in Drinovci located in the same municipality De Boules clubs Grude and Sv Stipan based in Sovici International relations editSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina Twin towns Sister cities edit Grude is twinned with nbsp Slunj Croatia nbsp Baldissero Torinese ItalyNotable people editMilan Bandic former mayor of Zagreb Mate Boban first president of Herzeg Bosnia Rafael Boban military commander of Ustase Militia and Croatian Armed Forces during World War II Ljubo Jurcic former Croatian Minister of Economy Goran Maric former Croatian Minister of State Property Mirko Maric Croatian footballer Mile Pesorda Croatian writer Andrijica Simic Herzegovinian hajduk Antun Branko Simic Croatian poet Blago Zadro a commander of the northern part of Croatian forces in Vukovar during the Croatian War of IndependenceCommunications editRadio Grude broadcasts from the town References edit EUR amp carbCost 1 3 amp isAvoidFrontiers false amp isFavoriseAutoroute false amp isAvoidPeage false amp isAvoidVignette false amp isAvoidLNR false amp autoConso 6 8 amp villeConso 6 amp routeConso 5 6 amp dtmDeparture 12 2F3 2F2009 amp indemnite 0 EUR amp carbCost 1 3 amp isAvoidFrontiers false amp isFavoriseAutoroute false amp isAvoidPeage false amp isAvoidVignette false amp isAvoidLNR false amp autoConso 6 8 amp villeConso 6 amp routeConso 5 6 amp dtmDeparture 12 2F3 2F2009 amp indemnite 0 EUR amp carbCost 1 3 amp isAvoidFrontiers false amp isFavoriseAutoroute false amp isAvoidPeage false amp isAvoidVignette false amp isAvoidLNR false amp autoConso 6 8 amp villeConso 6 amp routeConso 5 6 amp dtmDeparture 12 2F3 2F2009 amp indemnite 0 Archived copy 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