The Gruža is a village in central Serbia

Serbia

Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...

, in the municipality of Knić

Knić

Knić is a village and municipality located in the Šumadija District of Serbia. According to 2011 census, the population of the village is 2,166, while population of the municipality is 14,205.-Famous residents:...

. The village is located near the dam, few kilometers to the north from the river. It is a typical example of the stretched road village along the Kragujevac

Kragujevac

Kragujevac is the fourth largest city in Serbia, the main city of the Šumadija region and the administrative centre of Šumadija District. It is situated on the banks of the Lepenica River...

-Kraljevo

Kraljevo

Kraljevo is a city and municipality in central Serbia, built beside the river Ibar, 7 km west of its confluence with the Western Morava. It is located in the midst of an upland valley, between the mountains of Kotlenik in the north, and Stolovi in the south.In 2011 the city has population of...

 road and railway. It is a small, depopulating settlement with a population of 201 (2002 census

Demographics of Serbia

The demographics of Serbia have been shaped by its unique geographic location. Situated in the middle of the Balkans, many different ethnic groups are citizens of Serbia. Serbs are overwhelmingly the largest ethnic group in the country. Furthermore, Albanians have represented the largest minority...

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Famous Gružanins include folk singer Miroslav Ilić

Miroslav Ilic

Miroslav Ilić , is a popular Serbian folk singer-songwriter. He is known for his powerful vocals and emotional lyrics. Before becoming a musician he took Electrical courses at a University of Skopje...

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