Island Hvar

Hvar is the longest island in the Adriatic Sea with its 68,2 km. It is a part of the Middle Adriatic island group and with its 299,6 km2 is the fourth largest island in the Adriatic Sea The highest peak on the island is St. Nicholas at 628 m, which makes it the third highest peak of the Adriatic islands. The west part of the island, with the largest width of 10,5 km, is more massive and wider than its east part. The island of Hvar is a part of the Split-Dalmatian county and has 11 077 inhabitants. It is divided in 4 administrative parts, from west to east: town of Hvar, town of Stari Grad, municipality of Jelsa and municipality of Sućuraj. The island of Hvar is connected to mainland by ferry and catamaran lines. A small sport airport is located on a field near Stari Grad. During the long history of this island, the population had always been engaged in fishing and agriculture, and since 1868 organized tourism started to develop, which is the most important source of income for most people today. Most significant agricultural products are wine, olive and lavender oil. 

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