Krbava

Krbava (pronounced [kř̩bav̞a]; Latin: Corbavia) is a historical region located in Mountainous Croatia and a former Catholic bishopric (1185–1460), precursor of the diocese of Modruš and present Latin titular see.

Krbava
Floor elevation626 to 740 m (2,054 to 2,428 ft)
Area67 km2 (26 sq mi)
Geography
CountryCroatia
State/ProvinceLika-Senj County
Coordinates44.6°N 15.7°E / 44.6; 15.7
Mountain rangeDinaric Alps

It can be considered either located east of Lika, or indeed as the eastern part of Lika. The town of Udbina is the central settlement of the Krbava karst field, the Krbavsko Polje.

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