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Ugljan is an
Adriatic Sea island in the
Zadar Archipelago, northwest of the island of
Pašman and southeast of the islands of
Rivanj and
Sestrunj; area 50.21 km²; population 7.583 (length 22 km, width up to 3.8 km). Separated from the mainland by the
Zadar Channel; connected with the island of
Pašman by a bridge spanning over the
Ždrelac Strait. The limestone part of the island is covered predominantly with
macchia, while the dolomite area is occupied by farmland. Larger coves are
Muline in the northwest, and
Lamjana Vela and
Lamjana Mala in the south-east. The eastern coast descends mildly to the sea, characterized by many indents.
Ugljan is one of the most densely populated
Croatian islands. All settlements (
Preko,
Ugljan,
Lukoran,
Sutomišćica,
Poljana,
Kali,
Ošljak and
Kukljica) are situated along the coast of the cultivated eastern side of the island. Major crops include
olives, figs and
vines. Set high above Preko are the ruins of
Castle Štefano. Ugljan has a regional road connected by the bridge with the regional road running along the island of
Pašman. Ferry port in
Preko; ferry connections with
Zadar.
The island was first mentioned under its present name in
1325. The continuity of population dates back to the
Neolithic. Densely populated during the Roman period, in particular its north-western parts, where ample ruins of ancient buildings have been found. The present settlements date back to the
Middle Ages. It is also home to
Califfi Castle.
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