Istria
History:
in the past part of the Venetian Empire, this region has seen many empires such as Byzantine, Roman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslavian (Communist). The cultural heritage of Istria is thus very rich.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the inner land remained a feudal area occupied by Slavs and finally Austrian Habsburgs, whilst the seaside fell under rule of the Republic of Venice in the 13th century.
Since 1797, the Croatian people of Istria fought for sovereignty and were brutally oppressed both by Austrians and Fascist Italy (after World War I), ultimately ending with revenge from Yugoslav partisans after the World War II, forcing most Italians to leave. A small ethnic Italian population still lives in the coastal towns. comparatively spared from the Yugoslav Wars, Istria is now a prosperous region. Recent years have seen a rising regional attitude and a reconciliation with its previously conflictive Italian character.
Visitor Sights in Istria
The old Venetian town of Rovinj. St Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč. Brijuni (Brioni) Islands - private playground of General Tito including an international zoo, dinosaur footsteps and Roman and Byzantine ruins. Hill-top villages of Groznjan and Motovun, populated by artistSs. gloriousAttend a music or folklore performance in the exceptional atmosphere of the Pula Arena. Motovun Film Festival, Motovun, Istria
Other destinations in Istria: Beram Limski kanal,
Its Population is 206,344. The official Language is Croatian. Coast Length is 445 km The eastern coast of Istria is 202 km long with the pertaining islets 212 km. The lowest sea temperature is in March ranging from 9.3°C up to 11.1°C. The highest sea temperature is in August when it reaches 23.3°C and 24.1°C. Salinity amounts just about to 36-38 pro mille. Notable Rivers include Mirna, Dragonja and Raša.
Vegetation
The coast and the islands are covered with pine forests and easily recognizable green macchia.
