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[[File:Trst, Koper i okolica-31032.JPG|thumbnail|Satellite image of Trieste and its gulf]] |
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[[File:Koper (45).jpg|thumb|right|225px|Koper]] |
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[[File:Izola, Slovenia.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Izola]] |
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[[File:Piran Stadtpanorama.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Piran]] |
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The '''Slovene Riviera''' ({{ |
The '''Slovene Riviera''' ({{langx|sl|Slovenska obala}}) is the coastline of Slovenia, located on the [[Gulf of Trieste]], by the [[Adriatic Sea]]. It is part of the [[Istria]]n peninsula and is 46.6 km long.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/slovenia/ The World Factbook by CIA]</ref> The region comprises the towns of [[Koper]] and [[Piran]] with [[Portorož]], and the municipality of [[Izola]]. It is a seaside tourist destination, with a vibrant multiethnic Roman, Venetian, Austrian, Italian and Slovenian heritage. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Located in [[Slovene Istria]], the Riviera belongs to the [[Coastal–Karst Statistical Region]] and to the historical region of the [[ |
Located in [[Slovene Istria]], the Riviera belongs to the [[Coastal–Karst Statistical Region]] and to the historical region of the [[Austrian Littoral]]. It is bordered to the north by [[Italy]] and to the south by [[Croatia]]. The northernmost point is the headland of [[Debeli Rtič]], by the [[Gulf of Koper]]; and the southernmost one is the village of [[Sečovlje]], by the [[Gulf of Piran]], located close the [[Sečovlje Salina Nature Park]]. |
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The 14 settlements on the coast, divided by municipality, are: |
The 14 settlements on the coast, divided by municipality, are: |
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*'''[[Ankaran]]'''.<ref>[http://obcina-ankaran.si/?p=43 Official website of the |
*'''[[Ankaran]]''' ({{langx|it|Ancarano}}).<ref>[http://obcina-ankaran.si/?p=43 Official website of the municipality of Ankaran]</ref> |
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*'''[[Koper]]''': with [[Bertoki]]. |
*'''[[Koper]]''' ({{langx|it|Capodistria}}): with [[Bertoki]] ({{langx|it|Bertocchi}}). |
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*'''[[Izola]]''': with [[Dobrava, Izola|Dobrava]] and [[Jagodje]]. |
*'''[[Izola]]''' ({{langx|it|Isola}}): with [[Dobrava, Izola|Dobrava]] and [[Jagodje]]. |
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*'''[[Piran]]''': with [[Fiesa, Slovenia|Fiesa]],<ref>Not an independent settlement; it belongs to Portorož</ref> [[Lucija, Piran|Lucija]], [[Parecag]], [[Portorož]], [[Seča]], [[Sečovlje]], and [[Strunjan]]. |
*'''[[Piran]]''' ({{langx|it|Pirano}}): with [[Fiesa, Slovenia|Fiesa]],<ref>Not an independent settlement; it belongs to Portorož</ref> [[Lucija, Piran|Lucija]], [[Parecag]], [[Portorož]] ({{Langx|it|Portorose}}), [[Seča]], [[Sečovlje]], and [[Strunjan]]. |
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The [[coast]]line counts the ports of Koper, Izola, Piran, Lucija, and Portorož. [[Koper railway station]] is the terminus of the [[Divača–Koper Railway]] and [[Portorož Airport]] is located near Sečovlje, close to [[Croatia]]n borders. Main road serving the Riviera is the national road 111, which joins the [[A1 motorway (Slovenia)|A1 motorway]] (to [[Ljubljana]] and [[Maribor]]) at Koper. |
The [[coast]]line counts the ports of Koper, Izola, Piran, Lucija, and Portorož. [[Koper railway station]] is the terminus of the [[Divača–Koper Railway]] and [[Portorož Airport]] is located near Sečovlje, close to [[Croatia]]n borders. Main road serving the Riviera is the national road 111, which joins the [[A1 motorway (Slovenia)|A1 motorway]] (to [[Ljubljana]] and [[Maribor]]) at Koper. |
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Latest revision as of 09:42, 7 December 2024
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The Slovene Riviera (Slovene: Slovenska obala) is the coastline of Slovenia, located on the Gulf of Trieste, by the Adriatic Sea. It is part of the Istrian peninsula and is 46.6 km long.[1] The region comprises the towns of Koper and Piran with Portorož, and the municipality of Izola. It is a seaside tourist destination, with a vibrant multiethnic Roman, Venetian, Austrian, Italian and Slovenian heritage.
Geography
[edit]Located in Slovene Istria, the Riviera belongs to the Coastal–Karst Statistical Region and to the historical region of the Austrian Littoral. It is bordered to the north by Italy and to the south by Croatia. The northernmost point is the headland of Debeli Rtič, by the Gulf of Koper; and the southernmost one is the village of Sečovlje, by the Gulf of Piran, located close the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park.
The 14 settlements on the coast, divided by municipality, are:
- Ankaran (Italian: Ancarano).[2]
- Koper (Italian: Capodistria): with Bertoki (Italian: Bertocchi).
- Izola (Italian: Isola): with Dobrava and Jagodje.
- Piran (Italian: Pirano): with Fiesa,[3] Lucija, Parecag, Portorož (Italian: Portorose), Seča, Sečovlje, and Strunjan.
Transport
[edit]The coastline counts the ports of Koper, Izola, Piran, Lucija, and Portorož. Koper railway station is the terminus of the Divača–Koper Railway and Portorož Airport is located near Sečovlje, close to Croatian borders. Main road serving the Riviera is the national road 111, which joins the A1 motorway (to Ljubljana and Maribor) at Koper.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ The World Factbook by CIA
- ^ Official website of the municipality of Ankaran
- ^ Not an independent settlement; it belongs to Portorož
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Slovenian Riviera.
- Slovenian coast and the sea bottom
- Some infos and maps about Slovenian Riviera
- Map of the Slovenian Riviera at sl.wiki
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