Location of island Kaprije on the map of
Croatia.
Satellite image of Kaprije
Kaprije (Italian: Capri di Dalmazia) is an island in Croatian part of Adriatic Sea. It is situated in Šibenik archipelago. It has area of 6.97 km² and population of 143,[1] in the eponymous single settlement on the island.[2] The island is composed of hills divided by transversal and longitudinal valleys in which 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]
[edit] References
- ^ Statistical yearbook for 2006 of Central bureau of statistics of Republic of Croatia
- ^ http://www.dzs.hr/hrv/censuses/census2001/Popis/H01_01_03/h01_01_03_zup15-4448.html
- ^ a b c d (Croatian) Kaprije on infoadriatic.com
- ^ a b (Croatian) First Croatian online peljar
Coordinates: 43°41′51″N 15°42′01″E / 43.697479°N 15.700407°E / 43.697479; 15.700407
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