Iž
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Iž
Iž (Croatia)
Iž (in Italian Isola Esa) is an island in Croatian part of Adriatic Sea. It is situated near Zadar, between Ugljan on the nort-east and Dugi otok on the south-west. It has an area of 17.59 km² and a population of 557.[1] It is composed of limestone and dolomite.[2] The island has been settled since prehistoric times, there is a catholic church dating from the 11th century and record of the first Croatian settlers dates from the year 1266.[3] Its two biggest settlements (Iž Veli and Iž Mali) are located on the eastern part of the island. Main activities are sailing, fishing, olive cultivation, pottery and tourism.[2][4]
[edit] References
- ^ Statistical yearbook for 2006 of Central bureau of statistics of Republic of Croatia
- ^ a b General Encyclopedia of Yugoslavian Lexicographic Institute, volume 4 (Zagreb, 1978), article Iž.
- ^ Article on Iž
- ^ Iž on kroatien-fewo.net
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