Bukovica

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Typical landscape of Bukovica (here with ruins of castle of the Keglević noble family near Mokro Polje village in the northeastern part of Bukovica)

Bukovica is a geographical region in Croatia. It is situated in northern Dalmatia, with Lika in the north, Kninska Krajina in the east, and Ravni Kotari in the south-west.[1]

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Geography [edit]

Bukovica is a small plateau region about 250-300 meters above sea level. The karst landscape covers most of the region leading the[clarification needed] the Zrmanja river valley.

Towns and villages [edit]

Bukovica forms a triangular shape between the towns of Benkovac, Obrovac, and Knin. Located in the region are the municipalities of Jasenice, Ervenik, Kistanje, and Lišane Ostrovičke.

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References [edit]

  1. ^ Marjanac, Ljerka, and Tihomir Marjanac. "Glacial History of the Croatian Adriatic and Coastal Dinarides." Diss. University of Zagreb, 2004. Quaternary Glaciations: Extent and Chronology (2004): 19. Print.

Coordinates: 44°08′54″N 15°45′07″E / 44.1483051°N 15.75188061°E / 44.1483051; 15.75188061