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Korcula, an island located within the central Dalmatian archipelago contains an area of 279.03 sq km (length 46.8 km, width 5.3-7.8 km); and a population of 17,038. A significant characteristic of the island is its rather indented coast.
The highest peaks found on the island are Klupca and Kom. The weather of Korcula is mild.
The island of Korcula is largely covered with beautiful Mediterranean flora and at some places, pine forests thrive. A main portion of Korcula’s economy is based on farming, viticulture, fruit growing, fishing and fish processing and shipbuilding. The processing of synthetic materials and of course, tourism are also significant components of Korcula’s economy.
Korcula’s summer tourism tradition is long established. Interestingly enough, nautical tourism has only recently been developed. The regional road connects major destinations within the island. Connecting Korcula with the mainland are reliable ferry lines.
The highest peaks found on the island are Klupca and Kom. The weather of Korcula is mild.
The island of Korcula is largely covered with beautiful Mediterranean flora and at some places, pine forests thrive. A main portion of Korcula’s economy is based on farming, viticulture, fruit growing, fishing and fish processing and shipbuilding. The processing of synthetic materials and of course, tourism are also significant components of Korcula’s economy.
Korcula’s summer tourism tradition is long established. Interestingly enough, nautical tourism has only recently been developed. The regional road connects major destinations within the island. Connecting Korcula with the mainland are reliable ferry lines.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korčula
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Coordinates: 42°56'36"N 16°55'0"E
- Lastovo 20 km
- Mljet 36 km
- Jakljan 74 km
- Šipan 77 km
- Lopud 87 km
- Koločep 92 km
- Vranjina Island 195 km
- Ada Bojana 232 km
- Kunë Island 255 km
- Divjakë Island 302 km
- Pupnatska Luka 7.1 km
- Veli vrh 10 km
- Cape Kneze 11 km
- Hom 12 km
- Ribogoilište 15 km
- Strait of Pelješac 16 km
- Franciscans monastery 20 km
- 6,000 year-old island settlement 20 km
- Orebic 21 km
- Pelješac Peninsula 40 km
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