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Contribution to the Knowledge of the Geographical Characteristics of the Pag Island

The theme of the paper the geographical characteristics of the Pag island which belongs to the Zadar region in South Croatia (Dalmatia). The author gives careful consideration to its geographical position, extension and size, physiogeographical features (geology, geomorphology), speleological characteristics, climate, land and sea waters, vegetation, soils. Special attention is paid to the historic-geographical aspect of the development and population in three districs of the island (Pag, Povljana, Novalja). The characteristics of population structures are generally unfaourable. The final part of the paper includes the characteristics of economy and social superstructure. Sheep breeding, tourism and local industry show the greatest deak of vitality. The author analyses perspectives and dilemmas concerning the development of the island under complex conditions of the administrative division between two counties.

Pag; Geographic features; population

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