Istria
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These trees are associated with mountainous terrain and are characteristic of the north-eastern Adriatic coast, where the mountain ranges of Istria and Dalmatia lie relatively close to the sea.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The temple stands beside the medieval town hall that flies the flags of Istria, Croatia, the European Union and Italy — a visual representation of Istria’s identity.
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
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
At the court of the marquis Henry of Istria he was still more confirmed in his adulation of woman.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Hermann Schoenfeld
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