Sveti Andrija (Vis)

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For other Croatian islands named Sveti Andrija see Sveti Andrija.

Sveti Andrija (Croatian for Saint Andrew), sometimes also called Svetac (Croatian for saint) is an island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. It is situated 14 nautical miles from Komiža (a town on island Vis). It is uninhabited, although it used to have permanent residents. Remains of Byzantine origin can be found on the island.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ A tip about the island on dalmatia.hr

[edit] External links

• [http://www.unizd.hr/odjeli/geografija/Geoadria/Geo%209-1/Kozlicic-Faricic%209-1.pdf Mithad Kozličić,

Josip Faričić: "The Significance of Sv. Andrija Island (Svetac) on a Sailing Route Across the Adriatic Presented on Old Geographical Maps"]

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 43.029498° 15.753622°
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