Population: 1.184.654
Surface (Kmq): 7844
Density (Inhabitants/Kmq.): 151
Main City: Trieste (TS)
Other towns: Gorizia (GO); Pordenone (PN); Udine (UD).

Due to its geographical location, Friuli-Venezia Giulia has been for centuries a crossroads of cultures and people, a borderland, the front line between the Latin, Slav and Germanic cultures. The region’s diverse natures show not only in its various languages, but also in architectural design, in its cuisine, in its folklore and in the soul and culture of its proud and hospitable people. Friuli’s mountains are excellent for all sorts of winter and summer sports. The Carnia is one of the most important botanical areas in Europe. The Tarvisiano boasts natural beauties which include the Foresta di Tarvisio, one of the most beautiful woodlands in Italy, and Laghi di Fusine, lakes surrounded by luxuriant foliage. The region is also famous for its seaside resorts and coastline: Lignano Sabbiadoro, named after the colour of its beaches; the fishermen village of Marano Lagunaro with its picturesque casoni, straw huts; and Grado, also known as the golden island.