Švica, Rural settlement in Lika-Senj County, Croatia.
Švica lies within Lika region at coordinates 44.871°N and 15.175°E, surrounded by forested mountainous terrain near the town of Otočac.
The settlement became part of Croatia's territory following the decline of Ottoman control in the region after the Treaty of Karlowitz in 1699.
The residents of Švica maintain agricultural practices common to the Lika region, focusing on potato cultivation and livestock farming in the mountainous landscape.
The settlement connects to neighboring Donja Švica and Gornja Švica through local roads, providing access to essential services in nearby Otočac.
The elevation around Švica ranges from -166 meters to 1666 meters, creating varied topographical features within a relatively small geographical area.
Location: Lika-Senj County
Location: Otočac
GPS coordinates: 44.87100,15.17500
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
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