Krk (town)

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official_name = Krk
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settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Croatia
subdivision_type1 = County
subdivision_name1 = Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
subdivision_type2 = Island
subdivision_name2 = Krk
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Darijo Vasilić (PGS)
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population_total = 5491
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timezone = CET
utc_offset = +1
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latd=45|latm=01|lats= |latNS=N
longd=14|longm=34|longs= |longEW=E
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postal_code_type = Postal code
postal_code = 51 500
area_code = 051
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website = [http://www.krk.hr krk.hr]
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Krk is the main settlement of the island of Krk. It located on the southwest coast of the island and is seat of the Catholic Diocese of Krk. The city is ancient and among the oldest in the Adriatic. It has been continuously inhabited since Roman times and was once part of the Byzantian "Theme Dalmatia" after the western empire had fallen to the barbarians. Roman ruins can be seen today in some parts of the town, for example mosaics in the houses. The city had also preserved many medieval fortifications including Frankopanski kaštel close to the Komplin park, and part of the city walls. The city was once known for its unique Romance language called Vegliotic, which was spoken till the early 19th century.