Golem Grad

Golem Grad

Golem Grad ( _mk. Голем Град), meaning "Big Town", also known as Snake Island, is the only island in the landlocked nation of the Republic of Macedonia. The island covers an area of 18 hectares. [ [http://micnews.com.mk/node/8032 Macedonian Information Centre] ] It is located in Lake Prespa, a few kilometers from Greek and Albanian territory. Golem Grad is home to several ancient ruins and churches. It is also home to several different communities of animals, especially snakes. [ [http://www.culture.org.mk/eGOLGRAD.HTM Culture in MK] ] In August 2008, the island opened to tourists. [ [http://www.balkantravellers.com/en/read/article/716 Balkan Travellers] ]

Description

Golem Grad has an area of 18 hectares and is 600 meters long and 350 meters wide [ [http://micnews.com.mk/node/8032 Macedonian Information Centre] ] . The island is currently uninhabited and has most likely been so for centuries. The island can only be reached by boat. The village of Konjsko is closest to the island with about two kilometers of water between the two. [ [http://micnews.com.mk/node/8032 Macedonian Information Centre] ]

ee Also

*Lake Prespa
*List of islands of the Republic of Macedonia

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