Ist (island)

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name = Ist


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location = Adriatic sea
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area = 9.65 km²
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country = Croatia
country admin divisions title = County
country admin divisions = Zadar
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population = 202
population as of = 2001
density = 20.9
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Ist (Italian: "Isto") is a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia closest to the city of Zadar. The island has an area of 9.65 km². Ist is located between the islands of Škarda and Molat.

The entire island has a permanent population of 202. During the past 50 years it has witnessed a slow depopulation which has halved its number of inhabitants. The Government of Croatia is attempting to attract people to the island through its National Programme of Islands’ Development as well as economic revival (which could potentially result in the construction of a bridge to nearby Molat). Recently the island has benefited from increased tourism.

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/otok_ist/ Ist]
* [http://www.unizd.hr/odjeli/geografija/Geoadria/Geo%208-2/Cuka-Magas%208-2.pdf#search=%22ist%20otok%20opcina%22 Socio-Geographic Transformation of Ist Island]