Books: Travel - Living Archipelago in Croatia
Publisher: Hydrographic Institute of the Republic of Croatia - www.hhi.hr/archipelago English, German, Italian, Croatian languages 500 × 350 mm 3 folders, 82pp, maps and charts Although not technically 'books', these are three folders (sold separately) that describe sailing in the northern, central and southern coasts of Croatia. The North Adriatic folder covers the area from Istria to Pag, the Middle Adriatic folder from Zadar archipelago to Split, and the South Adriatic folder, which is just out of print, includes the coast from Split to the southern border of Croatia. Each folder consists of three parts: The first part offers a general description of the natural heritage of Croatia, as well as general tourist information. It also lists all authorized agents that sell nautical charts and publications published by the Croatian Hydrographic Institute in Split. Essential geographic, hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological information are given, regulations indispensable for mariners when sailing in these waters are included, as well as all harbour master's offices and branch harbour offices on the Croatian coast of the Adriatic. The second part includes nautical charts of 50x35 cm format and 1:100000 scale. Each chart is accompanied with a description of the area by the Swedish sailor and journalist Ebbe Gustafsson, and describes places and sights worth visiting. The third part includes useful information on a number of tourist services as well as those who provide essential sailing services or where to find them.
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