Vranjina
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Vranjina (Serbian: Врањина) is an island in Skadar Lake in the Montenegrin municipality of Podgorica.
[edit] About the island
Created by a delta of the Morača River, the island is in the northern part of the lake. It has an area of 4.8 km2 and its highest point is at 296 meters, making it the highest island in Montenegro.
The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, towards Podgorica, and a causeway, across the lake towards Bar.
St. Nicholas's Monastery is a well-known feature on the island. Vranjina town, on the shores of the Skadar lake, is called the Montenegrin Venice because of its natural setting. It is a popular fishing spot. A few fish restaurants are located on the island, most notably Plantaže restaurant.
Coordinates: 42°16′27″N 19°08′08″E / 42.2742°N 19.1356°E
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