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Dubrovnik

Geographic position
The city of Dubrovnik is situated in the very south of the Republic of Croatia. It occupies an area of 364.05 square kilometres from Duboka Ljuta gorge - near the village of Plat to the east, and to Imotica to the west, a length of 53 kilometres.
The city of Dubrovnik encloses the tiny Elaphite archipelago (Šipan, Lopud, Koločep, Tajan, Olipa, Jakljan, Daksa).

Rich cultural heritage
Dubrovnik is rich in cultural and historical monuments and is included in UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is held annually here, and the city is also the venue for scientific, scholarly and literary conferences (PEN in 1933 and 1993) and world tourist congresses (ASTA, FUAAV, DRV, SNAV, etc.). Nature lovers can find here a true Mediterranean landscape, sailors will find marinas and blue sea.

Population
The population of 55.638 inhabits the area in 35 places with 17.480 households on an average density of 152 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Climate
The geographical position of the area is typical of the clasic Mediterranean or 'estasian' climate with mild and damp winters, and hot dry summers at quite low air humidity (approx. 2.600 sunny hours). The annual average of rainfall is 1.250 mm.
The average air temperature is 17°C and the summer sea temperature is 21°C appx. Maximum change of 4°C is very advantageous to the nervous system and general health. There are many sunny days during the winter months. The average summer temperature of 25°C is refreshed by gentle Maestral - the messenger of lovely weather. Whereas during the cooler months, the Bura and Jugo winds prevail.

Flora & Fauna
There is a wealth of contrast with bays, beaches, steep cliffs and densely wooded islands. There is a rich Flora: groves of cypress, pine, olive as well as wineyards and lemon and orange plantations - together with aromatic herbs and flowers, plus such exotic plants: palms, agava and cactus create an unique atmosphere.

UNESCO Heritage

The walls of Dubrovnik girdle a perfectly preserved complex of public and private, sacral and secular buildings representing all periods of the city's history, beginning with its founding in the 7th century. Particular mention should be made of the city's main street, Stradun, the Prince's Palace, the church of St Vlaho, the Cathedral, three large monasteries, the Custom's Office and the City Hall. The Republic of Dubrovnik was the centre of a separate political and territorial entity, and was proud of its culture, its achievements in commerce and especially of its freedom, preserved down so many tempestuous centuries.

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