Pčinja District Pčinjski okrug

The Pcinjski District expands in the southern parts of the Republic of Serbia.

It encompasses the municipalities of:

• Vladicin Han
• Surdulica
• Bosilegrad
• Trgoviste
• Vranje
• Bujanovac
• Presevo

It has a population of 243,529. Its seat is in the city of Vranje.

The cultural-historic monuments date back over five centuries ago. The earliest military fortification: Marko's Fortress, originates from the thirteenth century. Also famous are the ancient Turkish Public Bath from the sixteenth century, and the Pasha's House from 1765, in which a Grammar School was opened in 1881.

The Vranjaka Banja spa plays a particular part in this region, with its multi-medicinal thermal mineral waters.

The economy of Vranje is based on industry, mining, building industry, trade, agriculture, and forestry. The best known factories are: DIV Tobacco Factory and holding companies: Simpo and Jumko .

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