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  Piškera | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Coordinates | 43°46′15″N15°20′13″E / 43.77083°N 15.33694°E /43.77083; 15.33694 |
| Archipelago | Kornati islands |
| Area | 2.66 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 126 m (413 ft)[1] |
| Administration | |
| County | Šibenik-Knin County |
Piškera (also calledJadra[1]) is a small uninhabitedCroatianisland in theAdriatic Sea. It is one of theKornati Islands in centralDalmatia and its area is 2.66 km2.[2] Its coastline is 10.64 km long.
A fishing settlement of the same name, established on the island in the 16th century, was gradually abandoned after the demise of theRepublic of Venice in the late 18th century.[3][4][5] The island's name is derived frompeschiera, Italian for "fish farm".[6]
Amarina with 118 berths operated byACI Club, located off the coast of an adjacent isle of Panitula Vela, is open between April and October every year.[7]
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