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BRIONI ISLANDS
BRIJUNI, a group of islands and a national park (since
1983) in front of the western coast of Istria; separated
from the mainland by the Fazana Strait; located 6 km
from Pula; area 36 sq km. Brijuni Islands comprise the
following islands: Veli Brijun (Big Brijun, 5.6 sq km),
Mali Brijun (Small Brijun, 1.1 sq km) and Vanga (0.18
sq km), as well as several islets (Sveti Marko, Gaz,
Obiljak, Supin, Galija, Gruni, Pusti, Vrsar, Jerolim,
Kotez) and reefs Kabula, Crnika and Stine.
The coasts
of the islands are well indented; the total length
of the indented coast is 37.8 km. The surface of the
islands
is fairly levelled (an extension of the South Istrian
plateau), covered with a thick layer of red soil which
holds water.
Due to its favourable geographical location
and low terrain, Brijuni Islands are known for their
mild climate; winters are mild with an average temperature
of 5.8 °C, summers being relatively warm with an
average temperature of 22.8 °C. The average temperature
in
spring is - 12.5 °C, in autumn 14.8 °C. Relative humidity
is
fairly high. The vegetation of the islands is extremely
rich - Mediterranean: holm oak, laurel, pine, olive,
rosemary and underbrush. Brijuni Islands are of great
maritime importance. Source: Leksikografski
Zavod Miroslav Krleža
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