Islands
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Structured data on regional terrain, coastal landscapes, and park physical features
Brijuni Islands National Park: Geographic Profile and Mapped Island Boundaries
Brijuni Islands National Park encompasses 7.5 square kilometers of protected coastal landscape in Istria County, Croatia. This geographic profile details the park island structure, including varied capes and bays like Rt Sokol and Uvala Dobrika. Discover the lowland terrain, Mediterranean forest cover, and wetland habitat classifications that define this specific island geography.
Mediterranean archipelago of cultural heritage and ecological diversity off Croatia's Istrian coast
Brijuni Islands National Park
Brijuni Islands National Park is a protected archipelago in the northern Adriatic Sea off the western coast of Croatia's Istrian peninsula. The park comprises fourteen islands and islets spanning approximately 7.5 square kilometres of land, with the total protected area including surrounding waters extending to 33.9 square kilometres. The largest island, Veli Brijun (also known as Brioni Grande), lies about two kilometres from the mainland near the town of Fažana, while Mali Brijun serves as the second-largest island. The islands are celebrated for their distinctive Mediterranean landscape, combining forested areas, archaeological sites, and coastal scenery. The archipelago gained international prominence in 1956 when it hosted the historic Brioni Meeting between Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru—a gathering that laid the foundation for the Non-Aligned Movement. The islands served as Tito's personal summer residence from 1945 until his death in 1980, welcoming nearly a hundred foreign heads of state and numerous international celebrities. Designated as Croatia's national park in 1983, Brijuni protects a unique blend of natural habitats and cultural heritage, including Roman villa ruins, Byzantine fortifications, and a notable collection of exotic wildlife.
- Location
- Croatia
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1983
- Area
- 7.5 km²
Location overview
Island and coastal geography within the Istria County region of Croatia
Geographic Setting and Location of Brijuni Islands National Park
Brijuni Islands National Park is positioned within the regional territory of Istria County in Croatia. Verified regional records classify the protected area as an island park and a coastal park.
- Countries
- Croatia
- Regions
- Istria County
- Primary location
- Croatia
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island
Boundary and coordinates
Spatial limits and the 7.5 square kilometer protected footprint.
Brijuni Islands National Park Boundary Maps and Geographic Extents
Interactive boundary mapping outlines the spatial footprint of the archipelago protected area. Geographic datasets reveal estimated center coordinates, calculated span dimensions, and the 7.5 square kilometer regional coverage.
- Boundary area
- 34 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 22.9 km
- Northernmost point
- 44.9492° N
- Southernmost point
- 44.8827° N
- Easternmost point
- 13.8033° E
- Westernmost point
- 13.7098° E
- Geographic centre
- 44.9152° N, 13.7491° E
- North–south span
- 7.4 km
- East–west span
- 7.4 km
Terrain and natural features
Stored lowland classifications and recorded geographic features
Brijuni Islands National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Brijuni Islands National Park features stored lowland relief classifications without an elevation summary. Linked feature cards provide recorded names, types, and spatial relationships.
Selected named natural features
Capes
Rt Draga
Capes
Rt Slanik
Peaks
Gradina
32.7 m
Beaches
Plaža Jupiter
Islands
Supin
Environmental setting
Mediterranean climate zones, lowland relief, and partial forest cover categories
Brijuni Islands National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Stored classifications combine to interpret the physical setting through Mediterranean forest habitats, coastal wetlands, and lowland relief profiles. Recorded categories link directly to relevant atlas destinations for structured geographic browsing.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Islands · Forest · Wetland · Lakes · Beach · Coast
Habitat types
Mediterranean forest · Shrubland · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat
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- Relief
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- Established
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- Area
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- Established
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- IUCN
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- Visitors
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- IUCN
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- Relief
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- Climate
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- Access
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- Scope
- Terrestrial
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- Area
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- IUCN
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- Relief
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- Climate
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- Area
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- Established
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