a city of the Austrian province of Dalmatia, in the circle of Spalatro. It stands on an island, and is connected by a bridge on one side with the mainland, and by another on the opposite side with the island Bua. It is about eight leagues south of Sabenico; and the country around it is highly fertile, producing abundance of corn, wine, figs, almonds, and oil, and some wool and cheese. It is the seat of a bishop, who has a palace and a cathedral. Trau contains several other churches, and 6300 inhabitants partly occupied in the fishery. The harbour is secure for small vessels. The steeple of the cathedral is in long. 15° 10'. E. and lat. 43° 30'. 57. N.