Susak ( Croatian. Susak , Italian. Sansego ) is a small sandy island in Kvarner Bay . It is located in the north of the Adriatic coast of Croatia . The name Sansego comes from the Greek word Sansegus , meaning oregano , which is grown in abundance on the island.
| Susak | |
|---|---|
| Hor. Susak | |
 Susak village | |
| Specifications | |
| Square | 3.8 km² |
| Highest point | 98 m |
| Population | 188 people (2001) |
| Population density | 49.47 p / km² |
| Location | |
| Water area | Kvarner |
| A country |
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| Region | Primorsko-Goranska County |
Geography
The area of the island is 3.8 km². The coastline is 12.921 km. The highest point of the island is 98 meters above sea level.
Population
The island is becoming increasingly popular for leisure travelers, especially during the summer months . The population is 188 people ( 2001 ). Many people from Susak live in the USA now .
Links
- Susak Island (English) (Retrieved November 10, 2009)