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
Istria and the rest of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coastline are a very popular tourism destination for travelers from all over Europe and beyond.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
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
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
At last land was within sight; the hills of Istria were seen, towards evening, as a faint greyish line on the dark grey sky.
From The Pobratim A Slav Novel by P. Jones
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