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Introduction

Vojvodina, province in northern Serbia which enjoyed autonomous status from 1946 to 1989. Vojvodina is bordered on the north by Hungary, on the west by Croatia, on the east by Romania, and on the south by the Serbian region of Sumadija. The capital city of the province is Novi Sad; the only other important city is Subotica. The area of Vojvodina is approximately 21,506 sq km (8,304 sq mi).