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'''Carnia''' ([[Carnian]]: ''Carnia'' [[w:Help:IPA|[kâɾnjɐ]]]), officially the '''Republic of Carnia''' ([[Carnian]]: ''Republica Carnia'' [[w:Help:IPA|[ɾɛpʊ̟blîːkɐ kâɾnjɐ]]) is a country in Central Europe. It borders | '''Carnia''' ([[Carnian]]: ''Carnia'' [[w:Help:IPA|[kâɾnjɐ]]]), officially the '''Republic of Carnia''' ([[Carnian]]: ''Republica Carnia'' [[w:Help:IPA|[ɾɛpʊ̟blîːkɐ kâɾnjɐ]]]) is a country in Central Europe located at the junction of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, and the Adriatic Sea. It borders Austria to the north, Italy to the west, Slovenia to the east, and Croatia to the southeast, with a coastline along the northern Adriatic. The country covers approximately 21,783 square kilometers and has a population of around 2.4 million. | ||
Carnia's territory encompasses a diverse geography ranging from the Julian Alps in the north to Mediterranean coastal towns in the south. The capital and largest city is Lubiana, while Trest serves as the country's main port and economic hub. Other major cities include Celves, Reaca, and Gorsa. | |||
The [[Carnian|Carnian language]], a South Slavic language with distinct Romance influences, is the official language, though Italian and German enjoy protected status in certain regions. Carnia's unique position has shaped its culture as a meeting point of Slavic, Germanic, and Romance traditions. | |||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||