DUGI OTOK (Long Island), an island in the Zadar
group of islands of the northern Dalmatian archipelago; area 124 sq km. Karst
fields, such as Velo Jezero, Arnjevo, Stivanje, Sridnje, etc., stretch between the ranges of limestone crests, with the highest peak Vela Straza
(338 m). There are also many caves. Water sources or streams do not exist on the
island. The southern part of the island is rocky ground, while the
middle and western parts are covered with underbrush, with patches of woods. The western coast of the island is steep and high, with a number of
islets along it; -other coasts are lower, with a number of coves and sand shores such as Soliscica, Pantera and Telascica. Economy is based on
farming, viticulture, olive growing, livestock breeding and fishing. The largest place is Sali. A regional road runs along the island. Ferry lines
connect the island with Zadar (Bribinj, Zaglav).
Dugi Otok was mentioned by Constantine Porphyrogenitus in the mid-10th century under the name Pizuh (preserved in the name of the locality Cuh near
the Telascica Bay). In the 10th-11th century the island was mentioned in the sources as Insula Tilagus (the name was preserved in the name of the
Telascica Bay). The name Veli Otok (Big Island) was first mentioned in a Glagolitic source from 1460. More prominent peaks of the island comprise the
remains of Illyrian fortified settlements and stone grave-mounds. A large Roman mansion (villa rustica) stood once on the isthmus of Mala Proversa.
The mansion was partly investigated and conserved. Early Croatian remains include small churches, small houses built in dry construction technique
and graves.
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