presentation about Mljet

2. • 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

3. GEOGRAFY
• Mljet belongs to theMljet belongs to the
Dubrovnik archipelagoDubrovnik archipelago
and its largest islanand its largest islandd
• It is located close toIt is located close to
Dubrovnik, Korcula andDubrovnik, Korcula and
Elafiti islands and theElafiti islands and the
peninsula Peljesacpeninsula Peljesac nearnear
the Mljet channelthe Mljet channel

4. 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

5. VEGETATION

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. TRANSPORTATION

11. CLIMATE

12. 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