Istria
Americannoun
noun
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It was the second day of my September visit to Istria — my first international trip in 17 months — and it had already exceeded my expectations.
From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2021
A small tornado in Istria, on Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast, toppled trees that destroyed several cars, hours before a large wildfire erupted outside the nearby resort of Trogir, threatening homes and the local power supply.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021
Zadar is often ignored as visitors hopscotch from Istria in the north to Split and Hvar and then down to Dubrovnik.
From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2019
Although colleagues are quick to highlight Lonzarich's influence, he never would — a practice that could be traced back to his upbringing, by Italian parents, on the Istria peninsula.
From Nature • Sep. 26, 2017
The northern and north-eastern boundaries of Italy embraced the Trentino and the peninsula of Istria.
From The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy The Rise, Progress, and End of the Fourth World-empire by Vine, W. E.
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