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Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Flag of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Coat of arms of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Country Italy
Capital Trieste
Area
 • Total 7,856 km2 (3,033 sq mi)
Population
 (2007-12-31)
 • Total 1,222,061
 • Density 155.558/km2 (402.892/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
GDP/ Nominal € 34.3 billion (2006)
NUTS Region ITD
Website www.regione.fvg.it

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a special region in the northeast of Italy. It sits right on the Adriatic Sea. Its capital city is Trieste. About 1.2 million people live here. This region shares borders with Veneto (another Italian region) to the west. To the north, it borders Austria, and to the east, it borders Slovenia. People in Friuli-Venezia Giulia speak several languages. These include Italian, Friulian, Slovene, and German.

Main Areas of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

This region is divided into four main areas, called provinces. Each province has its own capital city.

Geography of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia covers an area of 7,858 square kilometers. It is Italy's most northeastern region. It is also the fifth smallest region in Italy. The mighty Alps mountains are found in the northern part of the region. Along the southern edges, you can find beautiful beaches and cliffs of the Adriatic Sea.

Delicious Food and Drink

Over many centuries, the food and drink of Friuli-Venezia Giulia have been shaped by different cultures. These include influences from Friulani, Giuliani, Austrian, Slovene, and Hungarian traditions. This mix has created a wide variety of unique dishes. Some examples of the tasty food you might find here include:

  • Jota (a type of stew from the Istrian area)
  • Radicchio (a leafy vegetable often used in salads)
  • Goulash (a hearty meat stew)
  • Gnocchi alla spinache (soft potato dumplings made with spinach)


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