Country Croatia ISO 3166 code HR-09 Area 5,353 km² Area code 053 | County seat Gospić Website www.licko-senjska.hr Population 50,927 (2011) | |
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University Veleučilište „Nikola Tesla“ u Gospiću Points of interest Plitvice Lakes National, Zrće, Plitvice Lakes National, Nehaj Fortress, Korana Destinations Plitvice Lakes National, Paklenica, Pag, Novalja, Northern Velebit National | ||
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Lika-Senj County (Croatian: Ličko-senjska županija) is a county in Croatia that includes most of the Lika region and some northern coastline of the Adriatic near the town of Senj, including the northern part of the Pag island. Its center is Gospić.
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- Discover croatia lika senj county
- Map of Lika Senj County Croatia
- Geography
- Administrative division
- Demographics
- References
Map of Lika-Senj County, Croatia
The county is the least populated and among the least prosperous ones, though it is largest county in the country by area and includes the Plitvice Lakes National Park and Sjeverni (North) Velebit National Park, some of Croatia's major tourist attractions.
Geography
The county has a total area of 5353 km2.
Administrative division
Lika-Senj County is administratively subdivided into 13 units of local government:
Demographics
Since the early 20th century the county's population has been shrinking. As of the 2011 census, the county had 50,927 residents. The population density is 9.5/km2.
Ethnic Croats form the majority with 84.15% of the population, followed by Serbs at 13.65%.