Kaprije
Kaprije (Italian: Capri di Dalmazia ) is an island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. It is situated in Šibenik archipelago. It has area of 7.11 km2 (2.75 sq mi)[1] and population of 143,[2] in the eponymous single settlement on the island. The island is composed of hills divided by transversal and longitudinal valleys where grass and sparse pine forests grow.[3] Grapes and olives are cultivated there.[4] The main industries are agriculture, fishing and tourism.[4] Automobiles are not allowed on the island.
In 14th and 15th century the island belonged to noble families from Šibenik.[3] During Ottoman conquests in 16th and 17th century, the island is inhabited by refugees from mainland.[3] Around that time, a Saint Peter's church was built on the island.[3]
References
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- ↑ http://www.dzs.hr/Hrv/censuses/census2011/results/censustabsxls.htm
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 (Croatian) Kaprije on infoadriatic.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 (Croatian) First Croatian online peljar
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