• Mljet is the eighth largest island in Croatia, one of the biggest Adriatic islands and also the southest and the eastest of the larger Croatian islands

GEOGRAFY• Mljet belongs to the Mljet belongs to the

Dubrovnik archipelago Dubrovnik archipelago and its largest islanand its largest islandd

• It is located close to It is located close to Dubrovnik, Korcula and Dubrovnik, Korcula and Elafiti islands and the Elafiti islands and the peninsula Peljesac peninsula Peljesac near near the Mljet channelthe Mljet channel

HISTORY• It was already

mentioned in the fourth century in Greek writing, and the numerous Greek amphora and shipwrecks along the coast of Mljet are evidence that Greek sailors stayed on the shores of Mljet during their journeys

VEGETATION

WATER SOURCES• on the island there are

three major sources of brackish water in Blato, Sobre and Prozura which are used to irrigate the fields and as a source of drinking water in the summer months because Mljet is not yet connected to the national water supply

LAKES• The park's main attractions

are its two forest-shrouded "lakes”

• Malo jezero („Small Lake”) and Veliko jezero („Big Lake”), which together form a stretch of water some 4km long

• Both are encircled by foot- and cycle paths, and the clear, blue-green waters are perfect for bathing

POPULATION• according to the 2011 census, Mljet has

a population of 1 088• Croats make up an absolute majority

with 97.93% of the population

TRANSPORTATION

CLIMATE

Reasons to visit Mljet• Untouched nature, the

island's mysticism, olive groves, vineyards and rich forests are ideal places to research the rich flora and fauna

• Enjoj the peace and quiet in a beautiful natural surrounding