Istria: Quick Facts

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Aerial view of the harbor in Pula, Croatia, showing a marina with docked boats, an industrial shipyard with cranes, and the city and green islands surrounding the bay.

Map of southeastern Europe highlighting the Istria peninsula in orange, located at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea and primarily within Croatia, with nearby countries including Slovenia and Italy. Surrounding countries such as Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and Greece are labeled for regional context. An inset in the upper left shows Istria's location within Europe.

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