Mljet
Mljet (pronounced [mʎɛ̂t]; Latin: Melita, Italian: Meleda) is the southernmost and easternmost of the larger Adriatic islands of the Dalmatia region of Croatia. The National Park 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 54 km2. 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.
Sunset over the Mljet lakes | |
Mljet | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Coordinates | 42°44′42″N 17°32′06″E |
| Archipelago | Adriatic islands |
| Area | 98.01 km2 (37.84 sq mi) |
| Length | 37 km (23 mi) |
| Width | 3.2 km (1.99 mi) |
| Coastline | 135.185 km (84.0001 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 514 m (1686 ft) |
| Highest point | Veliki grad |
| Administration | |
Croatia | |
| County | Dubrovnik-Neretva |
| Largest settlement | Babino Polje (pop. 270) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Mljećanin (male) Mljećka (female) |
| Population | 1,088 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 11.34/km2 (29.37/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | 97.3% Croats 2.7% others |
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