Arta Velika
Island in Croatia
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Arta Velika (also Arta Vela) is an uninhabited island in Croatia, in central Dalmatia, part of the Šibenik archipelago off the coast of the city of Šibenik. It lies 2.5 km northwest of the island of Murter and the settlement nearest to the island is Pakoštane, 5 km away on the mainland. The island's area is 1.27 km2 and its coastline is 5.53 km long. Arta Mala Island is the closest neighboring island at 0.83 miles away.[1] The highest point on the island is Velika Glava, which is 95 meters high.
LocationAdriatic Sea
Coordinates43°51′28″N 15°32′30″E
ArchipelagoŠibenik archipelago
Area1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi)
Southern coast of Arta Velika | |
  Location within Croatia | |
 Interactive map of Arta Velika | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Coordinates | 43°51′28″N 15°32′30″E |
| Archipelago | Šibenik archipelago |
| Area | 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 5.53 km (3.436 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Highest point | Vela Glava |
| Administration | |
Croatia | |
| Šibenik-Knin | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
The Catalan Atlas of Charles V of France called it Artadurus.[2]
