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    Korčula

    Curzola, Corcyra Nigra

    42°57′N 16°55′E

    Korčula (Croatian: [kɔ̂ːrtʃula] ) is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. 8 mi) wide, and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. Its 15,522 inhabitants (2011) make it the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk. 74%). The island is twinned with Rothesay in Scotland.

    Korčula

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    Terrain

    42°57′N 16°55′E

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    Overview

    Korčula (Croatian: [kɔ̂ːrtʃula] ) is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It has an area of 279 km2 (108 sq mi), is 46.8 km (29.1 mi) long and on average 7.8 km (4.8 mi) wide, and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. Its 15,522 inhabitants (2011) make it the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk. The population are almost entirely ethnic Croats (95.74%). The island is twinned with Rothesay in Scotland. It is known for Grk, a white wine that is only produced on the island and not exported due to limited production.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Dalmatian

    • Cres

      406 km²▲ 648 m

      Major islands

    • Krk

      405 km²▲ 568 m

      Major islands

    • Brač

      396 km²▲ 780 m

      Major islands

    • Hvar

      298 km²▲ 628 m

      Major islands

    • Pag

      284 km²▲ 349 m

      Major islands

    • Dugi Otok

      113 km²▲ 337 m

      Major islands

    • Mljet

      97.8 km²▲ 514 m

      Major islands

    • Vis

      89.8 km²▲ 587 m

      Major islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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