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Mljet
Mljet () is the southernmost and easternmost of the larger Adriatic islands of the Dalmatia region of Croatia. In the west of the island is the Mljet National Park. Population In the 2011 census, Mljet had a population of 1,088. Ethnic Croats made up 97.33% of the population. In 2021, the municipality had 1,062 residents in the following 14 settlements: *Babino Polje, population 262 *Blato, Mljet, Blato, population 31 *Goveđari, population 138 *Korita, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Korita, population 52 *Kozarica, population 30 *Maranovići, population 29 *Okuklje, population 38 *Polače, population 111 *Pomena, population 62 *Prožura, population 26 *Prožurska Luka, population 48 *Ropa, Croatia, Ropa, population 23 *Saplunara, population 83 *Sobra, population 129 History Mljet was discovered by ancient Greco-Roman geographers, who wrote the first records and descriptions. The island was first described by Scylax of Caryanda in the 6th century BC; others prefer the text, ''Peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korita, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Korita is an inland naselje, village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia. In 2021, its population was 52. Name The village gets its name from natural stone hollows (: a manger, through) that would fill with water during rainy periods. History Due to its geographical placement, Korita held strategic value for observing the Mljet Channel and the adjacent open sea. Throughout history, Korita was one of the larger settlements on the island. The village of Korita came into existence during the 15th century, following the destruction of Okuklje and people moving from Žara. A tower that stands in the middle of the village was originally built to defend against pirate attacks. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the residents focused on fishing, particularly catching and selling salted sardines, which brought considerable wealth to the area. During this time, nobles from Dubrovnik, Ston, and other regions settled in Korita, giving it the characteristics of a more urban set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prožura
Prožura is a naselje, village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia. It is connected by the road D120 (Croatia), D120. History Dating back to medieval times, Prožura is one of the island's few settlements not visible from the sea. Defense against pirate threats relied significantly on ''Kaštio'', a prominent square defensive tower from the 17th century that overlooks the village, as well as the clever strategies devised by the inhabitants. During the Dubrovnik Republic period, this small town served as a peaceful retreat for the nobility of Dubrovnik. Prožura also features its own port, considered one of the most attractive bays on Mljet. Additionally, the area includes the Prožura mudflat, a location where eels were traditionally fished for centuries. Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 26. Landmarks ;Church of the Holy Trinity: notable for its crucifixes ;Church of St. Martin: dedicated to the village's patron saint Saint Martin ;Church of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mljet National Park
The Mljet National Park is a national park that covers the western part of the Adriatic island of Mljet, in the south of Croatia. Its area includes the western part of the island, Veliko jezero, Malo jezero, Soline Bay and a sea belt 500 metres wide from the most prominent cape of Mljet covering an area of almost . The central parts of the park are Veliko jezero with the Isle of St. Mary, Malo jezero and the villages of Goveđari, Polače, and Pomena.Naklad Naprijet, ''The Croatian Adriatic Tourist Guide'', pg. 338, Zagreb (1999), The Park was first proclaimed on November 11, 1960. References External linksMljet National Park Guide {{Landmarks in Dalmatia National park A national park is a nature park designated for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes because of unparalleled national natural, historic, or cultural significance. It is an area of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that is protecte ... National parks of Croatia Protected areas of Dubrov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubrovnik-Neretva County
The Dubrovnik-Neretva County (; , ) is the southernmost county of Croatia. The county seat is Dubrovnik and other large towns are Korčula, Metković, Opuzen and Ploče. The Municipality of Neum, which belongs to neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina, divides the county in two parts which are connected only by the Pelješac Bridge. The southern part of the county consists of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area, including the Pelješac peninsula, and the islands of Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet, Šipan, Lopud and Koločep. The northern part of the county includes the Neretva Delta, the Baćina lakes north of Ploče, and a swath of hinterland near the southernmost slopes of Biokovo and around the hill of Rujnica. The northern part of the Mljet island is a national park. The Lastovo archipelago is a designated nature park. The southernmost tip of the county is the Prevlaka peninsula at the border with Montenegro. It is the only Croatian county that borders Montenegro. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babino Polje
Babino Polje is a village in Dalmatia, southern Croatia. With a population of 262, it is the largest settlement on the island of Mljet and it is connected by the D120 state road. Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 262. It had 270 in 2011 The year marked the start of a Arab Spring, series of protests and revolutions throughout the Arab world advocating for democracy, reform, and economic recovery, later leading to the depositions of world leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen .... Gallery File:Babino Polje.jpg File:Sotnica.JPG File:Kostelik z 15. stol. v Babinom polji, strediskove obci Mljet.jpg File:Knežev dvor na Mljetu.JPG File:Župna crkva u Babinom Polju.JPG File:Jedna od crkvica u Babinom Polju.JPG File:Crkvica i groblje u Babinom Polju.JPG File:Partizanski spomenik u Babinom Polju.JPG References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maranovići
Maranovići is one of the oldest villages on Mljet in Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... The place is located on eastern part of the D120 highway that runs through the whole island. Olive production is the main occupation. Maranovici also has its parish church of Sveti Anton. Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 29. References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okuklje
Okuklje is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 38. References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saplunara
Saplunara is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... It is connected by the D120 highway. Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 83. References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pomena
Pomena is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... It is connected by the D120 highway. Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 62. It had 52 in 2011. References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prožurska Luka
Prožurska Luka is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 48. References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polače
Polače is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze ..., connected by the D120 highway. In the 2021 census, its population is 111. It is 113 in the 2011 census. References {{commonscat, Polače Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ropa, Croatia
Ropa is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... Demographics According to the 2021 census, its population was 23. References Populated places in Dubrovnik-Neretva County Mljet {{DubrovnikNeretva-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
