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The island of sveti andrija at sunset.
Sveti Andrija (Croatian for Saint Andrew) is an island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. It is part of Elaphiti Islands archipelago, Dalmatia and is situated 6 nautical miles (11 km) from Dubrovnik. The island is 475 metres (1,558 feet) long, and its maximal width is 1,300 metres (4,300 feet).
The shores of the island are rocky and inhospitable. The western part of the island is covered with pine forest and various Mediterranean growth. Vegetation on the rest of the island is low lying, mainly bushes. Due to numerous amount of birds, the island was declared an ornithological reserve.
During 1873 a lighthouse was built on the island, financed by the Austro-Hungarian government. A two-storey house was built, with a masonry tower in the centre. The building has area of 210 square metres (2,300 square feet), and a lantern room with a gallery is fitted at the top of the 17 metres (56 ft) tower.
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