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Park geography
A detailed look at the island boundaries, coastal features, and Mediterranean landscapes
Mljet National Park: geography
Location: Croatia. Recorded area: 53 km².
Croatia's green island sanctuary of karst lakes and Benedictine heritage
Mljet National Park
Mljet National Park occupies the western third of the island of Mljet in southern Croatia, protecting an extraordinary landscape of karst terrain, saltwater lakes, and dense Mediterranean forests. Established on November 11, 1960, it represents the first institutionalized attempt to preserve a pristine ecosystem in the Mediterranean region. The park encompasses approximately 5,375 hectares of land and surrounding sea, including the famous Veliko jezero (Great Lake) and Malo jezero (Small Lake)—two unique marine lakes that were once freshwater bodies thousands of years ago. These interconnected lakes, connected to the open sea through narrow channels, create a distinctive geological and oceanographic phenomenon rare in the world's karst landscapes. The park is often called the "Green Island" due to its lush vegetation, which covers over 90% of its surface and represents some of the most well-preserved Mediterranean forest in the Adriatic region.
- Location
- Croatia
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1960
- Area
- 53 km²
Location overview
Coastal, marine, and island status of the protected territory
Geographic Location of Mljet National Park in Croatia
Mljet National Park is located entirely within the national borders of Croatia. The protected territory is classified as an island, coastal, and marine preserve with no transboundary divisions.
- Countries
- Croatia
- Primary location
- Croatia
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Mljet National Park’s mapped boundary frames 53 km²
Mljet National Park mapped boundary and 53 km² area
Mljet National Park is represented by atlas geometry covering its documented 53 km² extent. The mapped footprint supplies geographic orientation to the park without claiming survey-grade precision.
- Boundary area
- 53.9 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 29.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 42.8117° N
- Southernmost point
- 42.7476° N
- Easternmost point
- 17.4497° E
- Westernmost point
- 17.3106° E
- Geographic centre
- 42.7796° N, 17.3844° E
- North–south span
- 7.1 km
- East–west span
- 11.4 km
Terrain and natural features
Stored lowland relief classifications and recorded landscape features
Mljet National Park Terrain Geography and Named Natural Features
Recorded terrain classifications outline the lowland relief profile across Mljet National Park alongside specific named natural features. Associated feature cards catalog feature types, spatial relationships, and measurements within the protected area.
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Straža
156 m
Bays
Uvala Lokvica
Capes
Gornja Ponta Hljeba
Capes
Rt Goveđa posta
Bays
Uvala Mala Priveza
Environmental setting
Island relief, Mediterranean climate zones, and forest cover profiles
Mljet National Park Environmental Settings and Mapped Classifications
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Mljet National Park. Individual categories connect directly to relevant atlas destinations across the protected area.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Islands · Lakes · Forest · Coast
Habitat types
Mediterranean forest · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat
Park atlas
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