Island Čiovo

Čiovo (pronounced [tʃîɔv̞ɔ]) is an island located off the Adriatic coast in Croatia with an area of 28.8 square kilometres (11.1 sq mi) (length 15.3 km (9.5 mi), width up to 3.5 km (2.2 mi)),[1] population of 5,908 inhabitants (2011).[2] Its highest peak is the 218 m Rudine.

The centre of the island has geographical coordinates of 43°30′N 16°17′E, and the annual rainfall is about 900 mm (35 in).

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Connection to the mainland

Since 1964, the island has been connected by a bridge to Trogir which is itself connected to the mainland by another bridge. The development of tourism generated so much traffic that this connection suffered severe capacity shortages in high season.

The construction of a new bridge which connects Čiovo directly with the mainland began in February 2015. It was opened to traffic on July 17, 2018.[4] The new 546.34 metres (1,792.5 ft) long bascule bridge is located about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of the old one.