Rovinj
Sign in to saveRovinj (; Venetian and ; Istriot: or ; ; ) is a city in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination, in addition to being an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Croatian and Italian, hence both town names are official and equal.
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Rovinj is a coastal city on Croatia's Istrian peninsula with about 14,300 residents that combines tourism and fishing as its primary economic activities. The town is notable for its bilingual status (Croatian and Italian) and as one of the last places where Istriot, a local Romance language, is still spoken by residents.
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- History
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- Demographics
- Language
- City government
- Economy
- Sights and landmarks
- Nature
- Transportation
- Education
- Notable residents
- Twin towns
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Rovinj (; Venetian and ; Istriot: or ; ; ) is a city in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination, in addition to being an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Croatian and Italian, hence both town names are official and equal.
==History== thumb|left|Rovinj, seen from the sky thumb|left|Rovinj, seen from Campanile of Saint Euphemia's basilica|Saint Euphemia Church