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Istria is the largest Croatian and Adriatic peninsula. It is located in the western part of Croatia, in the northern part of the Adriatic, on the territory of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. The largest part of the Croatian part of the peninsula is occupied by the Istrian County. The geographical border of Istria runs along a line from the Milje Bay to the Preluka Bay. The western coast of Istria is shallower and more indented, while the eastern coast is steeper and less populated. Istria is usually divided into three parts: Red Istria (the western coast) – where red-brown soil (crljenica) prevails, Grey Istria (central Istria) – due to the grey clay soil and White Istria (the slopes of Učka and the eastern part of the peninsula) – due to the rocky soil. With its untouched nature, rich history and gastronomy, Istria rarely leaves anyone indifferent.

The coastline is very indented, with several larger bays (Miljski zaljev, Piran zaljev, Koper zaljev, Luka Mirna, Limska draga, Pula zaljev, Medulin zaljev, Raški zaljev, Plomin zaljev), into which the most important watercourses flow (Glinščica, Rižana, Dragonja, Mirna, Raša). The western coast is low-lying and indented, with islands and island groups (Poreč-Vrsar group, Rovinj group, Brijuni islands, Medulin group). The eastern coast is steep and less indented, without larger settlements (except in the northeastern part). Passenger traffic takes place in Pula and Rovinj, to a lesser extent in Poreč and Umag, and in all tourist ports, and maritime traffic takes place in the main cargo ports of Pula, Bršica and Koper. The basis of air traffic is the airport in Pula, and smaller airports in Portorož and Vrsar (acceptance and maintenance of smaller aircraft).