Lika-Senj County Ličko-senjska županija |
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Lika-Senj County within Croatia |
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Country | Croatia | ||
County seat | Gospić | ||
Government | |||
• Župan | Milan Kolić (HDZ) | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 5,353 km2 (2,067 sq mi) | ||
Population (2011) | |||
• Total | 50,927 | ||
• Density | 9.5/km2 (25/sq mi) | ||
Area code | 053 | ||
ISO 3166 code | HR-09 | ||
Website | www |
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.
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.
The county has a total area of 5353 km2.
Lika-Senj County is administratively subdivided into 13 units of local government:
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%.
Coordinates: 44°42′25″N 15°10′26″E / 44.707°N 15.174°E