Korčula
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This article is about the Croatian island of Korčula. For the town of the same name, see Korčula (town).
Korčula (Croatian: [kɔ̂ːrtʃula] ⓘ, Italian: Curzola) 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,[2] and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. Its 15,522 inhabitants (2011) make it the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk.[3] The population are almost entirely ethnic Croats (95.74%).[4] The island is twinned with Rothesay in Scotland. It is known for Grk, a white wine that is only produced here and not exported due to limited production.[5]
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Geography | |
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Location | Adriatic Sea |
Coordinates | 42°57′N 16°54′E |
Archipelago | Southern Dalmatian |
Area | 279 km2 (108 sq mi) |
Length | 46.8 km (29.08 mi) |
Width | 7.8 km (4.85 mi) |
Highest elevation | 568 m (1864 ft) |
Highest point | Klupca |
Administration | |
Croatia | |
County | Dubrovnik-Neretva |
Largest settlement | Korčula (pop. 5,663[1]) |
Demographics | |
Population | 15,522 (2011) |
Pop. density | 56/km2 (145/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | 96.77% Croats |
Additional information | |
Official website | Official website |
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