Prvić
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Prvić is an island in Croatian part of Adriatic Sea. It is situated in Šibenik archipelago, only about half a mile from mainland, in vicinity of Vodice. The name of the island is possibly derived from name of Prvin, god of spring of old Croats.[1] On the island there are two villages: Prvić Luka and Šepurine. It's area is 2.37 km², and it has population of 453 (as of 2001).[2] There are no cars on the island.[1] Šepurine is located on the west part of the island opposite to Vodice and Prvić Luka is biggest bay on the south-east side and it is well protected from northern and western winds.[1] Famous polymath Faust Vrančić is buried in Prvić Luka as this island was summer residence of his family.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Article about Prvić on web site of local hotel
- ^ Statistical yearbook for 2006 of Central bureau of statistics of Republic of Croatia
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