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The Island of Brac is located between town Split and Island of Hvar. It is situated only 7 miles away from Split. It is third largest island in Croatia with area of 394,6 square kilometres. Its tallest peak, Vidova Gora, stands at 778 m, making it the highest island point in the Adriatic. The island has a population of 13,000, living in numerous little towns, ranging from the 'main town' Supetar, with more than 3,500 inhabitants, to Novo Selo, where only a dozen people live. Climate is typically Mediterranean. During summer time sun shines between 9 and 12 hours per day. Brac lies in one of the sunniest Adriatic straps with 2700 sunny hours per year. Average temperature is:- during summer 24 degree Celsius and during winter 8,6 degree Celsius. The coast of the island is long 175 kilometres with numerous bay and beaches (well known Zlatni rat - 400m long pebble peninsula stretching into the sea).

Beneath a thin layer of soil, Brac seems to be built of stone. Aware of that were ancient Romans, who in their time built towns, amphitheatres, temples, palaces and tombs all across Dalmatia. Brac was the largest source of quality white stone. Brac people are proud because parts of their island are parts of buildings around the world. It is difficult to name all buildings and monuments in Croatia and world that are made of stone from Brac. Some of them are: White House in Washington, Battery Park in New York, monument to Victims of Fascism in Addis Ababa, promenade in Benghazi, Parliament and New Court in Vienna, Parliament in Budapest, Regent's Palace in Trieste, hotel complex in Soci, Panorama Hotel in Prague. Already in early 20th century, masters taught their students in stone trades. After a three-year study and work and after passing the exam, students became masters. Current school in Pucisca trains students on a higher level so they may enrol university studies.

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