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'''Biokovo''' ({{IPA-sh|bîɔkɔʋɔ|pron}}) is the second-highest mountain range in [[Croatia]], located along the [[Dalmatia]]n coast of the [[Adriatic Sea]], between the rivers of [[Cetina]] and [[Neretva]]. Its highest peak is '''Sveti Jure''' (Saint George), at 1762 [[m.a.s.l.]]<ref name=" |
'''Biokovo''' ({{IPA-sh|bîɔkɔʋɔ|pron}}) is the second-highest mountain range in [[Croatia]], located along the [[Dalmatia]]n coast of the [[Adriatic Sea]], between the rivers of [[Cetina]] and [[Neretva]]. It is sometimes referred to as '''Bijakova''', especially among inhabitants of the eastern side of the mountain. Its highest peak is '''Sveti Jure''' (Saint George), at 1762 [[m.a.s.l.]]<ref name="Yearbook 2013">{{Croatia Yearbook 2013|page=42}}</ref> Atop the peak there is a powerful [[FM broadcasting|FM]] and [[DVB-T]] transmitter. |
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The 196 km<sup>2</sup> of its area is protected as a [[nature park]].<ref>[http://www.biokovo.com/ Biokovo park prirode - nature park]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Biokovo is one in a line of [[Dinaric Alps]] stretching along the Dalmatian coast - northwest of it is [[Mosor]] and southeast of it are [[Sutvid]] and [[Rilić (mountain)|Rilić]]. In the east, the [[Šibenik (mountain)|Šibenik]] runs in parallel. When the weather is very clear, from the top of Biokovo it is possible to see [[Monte Gargano]] in Italy, which is {{convert|252|km|abbr=on}} away. |
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It is sometimes referenced to as Bijakova, especially among inhabitants of the eastern side of the mountain. |
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When the weather is very clear, from the top of Biokovo it is possible to see [[Monte Gargano]] in Italy, which is {{convert|252|km|abbr=on}} away. |
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To aid the hikers, there is the Biokovo Nature Park Visitor Center in downtown Makarska. |
To aid the hikers, there is the Biokovo Nature Park Visitor Center in downtown Makarska. |
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| Biokovo | |
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 Biokovo, a view from Tučepi | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,762 m (5,781 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°20′N 17°03′E / 43.333°N 17.050°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Dalmatia, Croatia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | road |
Biokovo (pronounced [bîɔkɔʋɔ]) is the second-highest mountain range in Croatia, located along the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea, between the rivers of Cetina and Neretva. It is sometimes referred to as Bijakova, especially among inhabitants of the eastern side of the mountain. Its highest peak is Sveti Jure (Saint George), at 1762 m.a.s.l.[1] Atop the peak there is a powerful FM and DVB-T transmitter.
The 196 km2 of its area is protected as a nature park.[2]
Biokovo is one in a line of Dinaric Alps stretching along the Dalmatian coast - northwest of it is Mosor and southeast of it are Sutvid and Rilić. In the east, the Šibenik runs in parallel. When the weather is very clear, from the top of Biokovo it is possible to see Monte Gargano in Italy, which is 252 km (157 mi) away.
To aid the hikers, there is the Biokovo Nature Park Visitor Center in downtown Makarska.
See also
References
- ^ Ostroški, Ljiljana, ed. (December 2013). Statistički ljetopis Republike Hrvatske 2013 [2013 Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Croatia] (PDF). Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Croatia (in Croatian and English). Vol. 45. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. p. 42. ISSN 1334-0638. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ Biokovo park prirode - nature park
External links
- Biokovo photos Template:Hr iconTemplate:En icon
- Biokovo at the Croatian Mountaineering Association Template:Hr icon
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