Kvarner Gulf

The Kvarner Gulf (Croatian kvarnerski zaljev, Italian Golfo del Quarnero/Quarnaro/Carnaro; sometimes also Kvarner Bay) is a bay in the northern Adriatic Sea, located between the Istrian peninsula and the northern Croatian seacoast.

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Croatian - Italian - Bay - Adriatic Sea - Istria - Croatia

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The main islands within the Kvarner are Cres, Krk, Pag, Rab and Lo?inj. The main portion of the Kvarner bay is that between the mainland, Cres and Krk. A smaller body of water located between Cres, Krk, Rab and Pag is called Kvarneri? (the little Kvarner).

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Cres - Krk - Pag - Rab - Lo?inj

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The bay is notable for its depth, which allows for the city of Rijeka at its northernmost point to have a sea port that can handle the largest ships (tankers and such).

Related Topics:
Rijeka - Sea port

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