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     | Hvar is located near the famous resort 
of Split. However, Hvar is separated from the Split Channel by the island of 
Brac. Though representing a part of the diverse southern Croatian archipelago, 
formed by numerous islands, since the earliest days Hvar has been the subject of 
special recognition, distinguished by both its natural beauty and its cultural 
strata. It was chosen by the earliest prehistoric inhabitants because of its 
pleasant climate and convenient havens, features that still make it popular 
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