Brtonigla
Sign in to saveBrtonigla ( ; ) is a village and a municipality in the north-western part of Istria County, Croatia. Brtonigla is officially bilingual, with Croatian and Italian being equal; in 2011, 40% of the population declared themselves as ethnic Italians.
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- Brtonigla
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- Brtonigla MunicipalityOpćina Brtonigla - Comune di Verteneglio
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- Vertenejo
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- Verteneglio
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- Municipality
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- Church in Brtonigla/Verteneglio/Vertenejo
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- Location of Brtonigla municipality in Istria
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- Croatia
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- right
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- yes
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- Country
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- County
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- border|23px Istria
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- Municipality
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- Independent
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- Mayor
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- Physical geography
- History
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- Monuments
- Society
- Languages and dialects
- Demographics
- Religions
- Settlements
- Notable residents
- Twin towns
- See also
- References
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Brtonigla ( ; ) is a village and a municipality in the north-western part of Istria County, Croatia. Brtonigla is officially bilingual, with Croatian and Italian being equal; in 2011, 40% of the population declared themselves as ethnic Italians.
== Physical geography == thumb|270px|View of Brtonigla Brtonigla/Verteneglio was formerly part of the municipality of Buje, which is immediately north, and is bordered to the south by the River Quieto. The old town of Brtonigla originally was placed on top of a hill, but over time it extended to its sides, occupying the entire hill. The area is suitable for agriculture. Wine, grain, corn, oil and vegetables are produced there. It is about from Buje, while it is about from the sea. The nearest seaside resort is Karigador. The summers are long and dry, while the winters are mild and pleasing.