Krka (Adriatic Sea)
The Krka (pronounced [ˈkr̩ka]) is a river in Croatia's Dalmatia region, known for its numerous waterfalls. It is 73 km (45 mi) long and its basin covers an area of 2,088 km2 (806 sq mi). It was known in ancient Greek as Kyrikos, or may be also as Catarbates (literally "steeply falling") by the ancient Greeks, it was known to the ancient Romans as Titius, Corcoras, or Korkoras.
| Krka | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Croatia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Adriatic Sea |
• coordinates | 43.7198°N 15.8526°E |
| Length | 73 km (45 mi) |
| Basin size | 2,088 km2 (806 sq mi) |
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