Brač is the biggest island of the Middle Dalmatian group of islands, third in size among Adriatic islands, surface of the island is 394,14 km². It is separated from land by Brač channel, and from Šolta by Split gate, and from Hvar by Hvar channel.

The highest peak, Vidova Gora (778 m) is also the highest peak of all Adriatic islands. The Karst lime-stone relief with cracks, cavities, vallies and bays are characteristics of the landscape. Rains fall in the winter period of the year and winds influencing climate are: north-east winds, south winds and landward breeze which blows from the sea. The biggest and most famous town on the island are : Pučišća, Supetar, Bol, Sutivan, Sumartin, Postire and Milna. The main agricultural product are oil, wine and fruits, and inhgabitants are also engaged in fishing, fish processing and more and more in tourism. The island is also known by quary of the famous Brač stone. The main quarries are by Pučišća and Postira.

The island was already in the Neolitic age, through the Bronze and Iron ages untill today. Thne Antic name for Brač is Brattia. During the rule of empire Diocletian the numerous querries started to be exploited. In the early Middle Ages Brač was under the rule of Byzantium, and in the 9th century it was occupied by Slavic tribe Neretljani, and then it became part of the Croatia state. In 13th century Brač was under the rule of Omiš, and in 1240 came under the rule of Split. From 1420-1797. Brač was under the Venice which recognized it the old privilages. In 16th century the new settlements were built by the sea as well as protective towers (Pučišća and Sutivan). After the fall of Venice, Brač was under Austrian rule untill 1806., then it became the base of Russian fleet for North Adriatic and afterwards again came under the rule of Austria until 1918.

Hvar is an island of the Middle Dalmatian group of islands. It has surface of 299,16 km². The island is 68 km long, and the biggest width is 10,5 km. Hvar lies between islands Brač, Vis, Korčula, penniunsula Pelješec and Makarska riviera.

In front of the west side of the south coast there are Pakleni otoci (Hell's islands). The north coast of the island, with vast Starigrad bay and numerous coves is much more indented than the south one. Climate is mild Meditarranean and there are the most sunny days in the year of all islands in Adriatic sea. Beside bare stone grounds, macchia grows sporadiccally; in lower part holly oak grows, Alepian pine and other evergreen plants. There are no water flows on the island, and the highest peak is Saint Nicholas (626 m). The majority of settlements developed around Velo polje, and bigger settlements lie at the coast (Hvar, Stari Grad, Jelsa, Vrboska).

Inhabitants are engaged in agriculture: olives, wine growing, fig trees and lavanda. Tourism is especially developed in the towns Hvar, Jelsa and Stari Grad. Bigger settlements are connected by the road, and coastal settlements have shipping lines with the ports on the land and neighbouring islands.

Hvar had been inhabited since the Neolitic agre (caves Grapčeva, Pokrivenik and Markova). Greeks founded Faros colony (Stari Grad) and Dimos (Hvar) on the island. In 7th century Slavic tribe neretljani inhabited the island. In the following centuries the island was under the rule of Byzantium, Venice and Hungarian kings etc. In 1278. it came under protection of Venice. During Napoleion wars it was occupied by Austrians, French, Englishmen and again Austrians. As the rest of Dalmatia it was under the rule of Austria, i.e. Austria-Hungary from 1815-1918., and from 1918-1922 under Italian rule.

Krk is an island in the Kvarner group of islands. It has a surface of 409 km2, and it is the biggest island at the Adriatic sea. The north part of the island is lower, more furtile and inhabited, while higher, south part is mostly bared lime-stone ground. All bigger settlements are located at the coast (Krk, Baška, Malinska, Omišalj, Punat, Vrbnik).

Beside well developed agriculture and cattle breeding, fishing and tourism also have important role in economy. In the north, wooded part of the island there are also game hunting districts. Good ferry lines and Krk bridge are also suitable for tourist development.

The continuity of settlements on the island Krk started in neolitic (caves at the edge of Bašćanska Draga, Vrbnik cave), further to the Bronze and Iron Age (ruins and tumulis near Malinska, Vrbnik and Baška) till today. The oldest known inhabitants on the island were Liburnii. In the Roman period there was settlement Curricum at the place of present town Krk. In the Middle Ages Krk recognized Byzantium rule, then Venice which in 1118. gave the property to Krk princes, future Frankopan family by contract. In 1480. it came under Venetian rule again and became one of the last Croatian island joined to Venetian Dalmatia.

The oldest monument in Glagolitic alphabet is inscription from 9th century from former Benedictine abbey of Saint Lawrence in the town Krk. Among many monuments written in Glagolitic alphabet at the island Krk it is definately worthwhile to point out «Statut Vrbanski» (1388 g.) and "Vrbnički misal" decorated by miniature from 1642. The line of significant monuments mark different phasis of arhitecure development:the Early Christian (remnants of original chatedral in the town Krk), Preromanesque period (Saint Donat near Punat), Early Romanesque period (Saint Quirin in the town Krk) and Gothic (Saint Francis in the town Krk).

Lošinj is an island in the western line of Kvarner group of islands. It is separated from the island Cres by 11 m wide artificial channel (Osorski tjesnac), with the bridge. Lošinj is 31 km long. The ground is mostly from cretaceous lime stone and dolomits, while at the west side of the penninsula Kurila there is some detritus of sand. The north and south parts of the island are eveidentaly wider and broader than the middle part, narrow zonw called Privlaka. At the west side of Privlaka there is a vast bay which is considered as the one of the most beautiful bays of the Adriatic coast with two coves: Kovcanja and port Mali Lošinj. In the line of bays south of the bay Čikat is distinguished.

The northwest coast of the island Lošinj is steep, rocky and due to its unindentedness it is not suitable for putting in. The middle part of the west coast is very indented. The east coast is more laid down than the west one. In the middle part it is not indented and is exposed to the north-east winds, while at the southeast part there are numerous bays. The climate on the island is mild and is full of evergreen vegetation (myrtle, laurel etc.) Pine woods are arround Veli Lošinj, Čikat and alongside of southwest coast.

Once important by its nautical and shipping role, Lošinj became at the end of the 19th century one of the island with higher developement of tourism, and in 1892. Mali and Veli Lošinj were proclaimed as the climate places. Beside tourism, the important role in the economy has shipping and fishing. The center of the island is Mali Lošinj, center of the traffic lines with other settlement of the island with neighbouring islands and land.

Lošinj was inhabited in prehistoric times (ruins around port Mali Lošinj). In the Antic period Lošinj and Cres had common name Apsirtide. The remnants of the Roman villas were found on several locations such as villae rusticae Liski and Saint Jacob. From the Romanesque period a few eremitic churches were preserved: Saint Lovreć, Saint Peter, Saint Jacob. The first inhabitants from the land were mentioned in 1280. and their settlement gained by contract with Osor in 1389. the local autonomy. The name Lošinj was first mentioned in documents in 1384. (Isola di Lussin). In 18th and 19th century the island went through intensive development of trade, shipping industry and maritime.

Pag is the island of the North Dalmatian group, surface of 284,5 km². Larger settlements on the island Pag are: Pag, Novalja, Stara Novalja, Lun and Caska. Southwest coast of the island is flat, and northeast coast is steep and high with Pag bay (with huge bay Caska) and Stara Novalja bay located here.

Climate on the island is Meditarranean, the biggest part of the island is rocky ground, while smaller part is covered by macchia. In the vallies and fields (Novaljsko, Povljansko, Vlašićko and Dinjsko) wines, vegetables and fruits are cultivated. The area of penninsula Luna is mostly planted with olive trees, so the manufacturing of oil is well developed. Inhabitants also breed sheeps, and make famous Pag cheese. The tradition on the island is also making of the Pag lace, far knonb. Beside these, the island is also very famous by salt production (Pag slat-pan).

Main towns on the island are linked by road which is the extenstion of the Adriatic highway. Beside ship lines, it is linked to the land by bridge (Pag bridge).

In the pre-historic period the oisland was inhabited by Illyric Liburnii which is evident in the remnants of the forts and necropolis by Kolana. At the beginning to the 1st cenutrry Romans built fortification system for the defence from Illyric tribes; big Castrum Cissa (Caska), port castrum Novalia (Novalja) and some smaller forts. Beside these forts there were also some bigger Roman settlements (Pagus) and a few smaller. Slavs inhabited the island very early, and tehir main settlement was Keša (present Novalja). In 1071. king Petar Krešimir th 4th donated the north part of the island to the Rab church, and south part to Zadar, which caused frequent conflicts on the island. Between 1409-1797. Pag had been under Venetian rule, and after came under Austrian rule.