Geography
Vukovar–Syrmia County lies in the far northeastern part of Croatia, in regions of eastern Slavonia and west Syrmia. Total area of the county is 2,488 km2. Two major rivers run through the county, Danube and Sava, and two smaller rivers, Bosut and Vuka. Bosut is tributary of the Sava river, while Vuka is tributary of the Danube. Counties highest point is Čukala, on the Fruška Gora, at 294 meters (965 ft), and its lowest point is on Spačva River at 78 meters (256 ft). Vukovar–Syrmia County has a moderate continental climate, with year average of 11 °C (52 °F). County has an average annual rainfall of 650 mm (26 in) in the east, up to 800 mm (31 in) in western parts (25.6 to 31.5 in).
Vukovar–Syrmia County borders Osijek-Baranja County in the northwest, Brod-Posavina County on the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina across the river Sava in the south, and Serbia in the east. Croatian Government have claims on Island of Šarengrad and Island of Vukovar on the Danube river, which are under Serbian control.
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