Korčula
Korčula (Croatian: [kɔ̂ːrtʃula] ⓘ, Italian: Curzola) is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It has an area of 279 km2 (108 sq mi), is 46.8 km (29.1 mi) long and on average 7.8 km (4.8 mi) wide, and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. Its 15,522 inhabitants (2011) make it the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk. The population are almost entirely ethnic Croats (95.74%). The island is twinned with Rothesay in Scotland. It is known for Grk, a white wine that is only produced here and not exported due to limited production.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Coordinates | 42°57′N 16°54′E |
| Archipelago | Southern Dalmatian |
| Area | 279 km2 (108 sq mi) |
| Length | 46.8 km (29.08 mi) |
| Width | 7.8 km (4.85 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 568 m (1864 ft) |
| Highest point | Klupca |
| Administration | |
Croatia | |
| County | Dubrovnik-Neretva |
| Largest settlement | Korčula (pop. 5,663) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 15,522 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 56/km2 (145/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | 96.77% Croats |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | Official website |
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