# Krk Island — Geographic Overview

> Krk Island — at approximately 405.78 km², the largest or second-largest of Croatian Adriatic islands (essentially tied with Cres) — sits in the Kvarner Bay between mainland Croatia and the open Adriatic, with diverse geography from cliffs to fertile plains, supporting 18,000+ permanent residents across multiple villages and Krk Town.

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Krk Island — at approximately 405.78 km², the largest or second-largest of Croatian Adriatic islands (essentially tied with Cres) — sits in the Kvarner Bay between mainland Croatia and the open Adriatic, with diverse geography from cliffs to fertile plains, supporting 18,000+ permanent residents across multiple villages and Krk Town.

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