Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli Venezia Giulia spans 7,936 square kilometers of land between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps, encompassing four provinces with Trieste as its capital.

The region gained autonomous status in 1963, following centuries of rule under various powers including the Roman Empire, Lombards, Venetian Republic, and Habsburg Monarchy.

Local communities maintain three official languages - Italian, Friulian, and Slovenian - reflecting the historical intersection of Romance, Germanic, and Slavic populations in the area.

The region connects Italy with Slovenia and Austria through multiple border crossings, offering direct access to Central Europe for transportation and commerce.

Regional wineries produce distinctive white wines from native grape varieties in the Collio and Carso areas, benefiting from mineral-rich soil and maritime climate.

Location: Italy

Inception: 1963

Capital city: Trieste

Elevation above the sea: 206 m

Part of: Northeast Italy

Shares border with: Carinthia, Upper Carniola Statistical Region, Gorizia Statistical Region, Coastal-Karst Statistical Region, Veneto

Website: https://regione.fvg.it

GPS coordinates: 46.10000,13.11667

Latest update: June 5, 2025 22:40