Törökkanizsa

Törökkanizsa is the Hungarian name for the town of Kanjiža, located in the North Banat District of Vojvodina, Serbia. The town lies on the left bank of the river Tisa. Historically, Törökkanizsa was part of the Kingdom of Hungary for centuries. Its name, "Törökkanizsa," reflects its past, with "Török" meaning "Turkish" and likely referring to a period of Ottoman rule or influence in the region, and "Kanizsa" being a common place name element.

Following the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, the territory where Törökkanizsa is situated became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, later Yugoslavia. During World War II, it was occupied by Hungary. After the war, it reverted to Yugoslav control and subsequently became part of Serbia within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and later Serbia and Montenegro, and finally the independent Republic of Serbia.

The population of Törökkanizsa is ethnically diverse, with a significant Hungarian minority alongside Serbs and other nationalities. The town's economy is primarily agricultural, with industries related to food processing. Its cultural heritage is a blend of Hungarian and Serbian influences, visible in its architecture, traditions, and local customs. The Tisa river plays a significant role in the local landscape and historically in trade and transportation.