Ličko Polje Explained

Ličko Polje
Country:Croatia
Region:Lika-Senj County
Range:Dinaric Alps
Border:Velebit (west)
Border1:Lika range (east)
City:Gospić
River1:Lika
River2:Ričina
Elevation M:565–590
Area Km2:465
Coordinates:44.5786°N 15.3445°W
Map:Croatia
Relief:1

Ličko Polje is a polje (karstic field) in the Lika region, located in Croatia. Being the largest in Croatia, the field covers an area of 465 km2, and consists of five smaller fields: Lipovo, Kosinjsko, Pazariško, Brezovo and Gospićko.[1]

The field is characterized by some inselbergs, among them Zir (852 m), Otež (745 m) and Debeljak (882 m). The population is engaged in crops and farming. Largest settlement is Gospić.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Ličko polje . .