The westernomst region of Croatia, it bounds with Adriatic Sea, Italy and Slovenia. It is the hottest tourist spot in the country by the most recent national statistics. Regionally, it bounds with north Dalmatia and Lika. Major towns/cities include Pula, Opatija and Rijeka.

A home of the Histrionic scale which is hexatonic and contains no half-tones. Played on wierd instruments like sopile.
Contains a small but significant Italian minority.