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Province of Gorizia

Imagine a place in Italy that changed its name and shape, like a shape-shifting superhero!

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34073 Grado, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio (11)

34073 Grado, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio (11)

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34074 Monfalcone, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio (1)
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34078 Sagrado, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio
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34079 Staranzano, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio
34070 San Pier d'Isonzo, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio
Grado, Province of Gorizia, Italy - panoramio
Flag of the Province of Gorizia
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Key Facts

Location
Northeastern Italy, near the border with Slovenia.
Capital
Gorizia.
Languages
Italian, Slovenian, and Friulian are spoken.
Fun Fact
Gorizia used to be a province but changed its name and job a few years ago!

Where is Gorizia?

Gorizia is a special area in the country of Italy, way up in the northeast corner. Think of Italy as a boot kicking a ball; Gorizia is near the top of the boot, close to other countries like Slovenia. It's a place with hills and rivers, and sometimes the weather can be warm and sunny, and other times it might be a bit cooler. It's a beautiful spot with lots to see!

Gorizia's Big Change!

Gorizia used to be called a 'province,' which is like a big neighborhood. But then, it changed! It was like a toy that got taken apart and then put back together a little differently.

First, it stopped being a province, but then, a few years later, it became a new kind of place called a 'regional decentralization entity.' It's like it got a new name and a new job, but it's still the same special place in Italy!

What Do People Do There?

People in Gorizia do all sorts of things! They work in towns and cities, maybe in shops or making things. They also enjoy the land around them, perhaps growing yummy food or taking care of animals. It's a place where people live, work, and play, just like you do! They also have their own special ways of talking and celebrating, which makes Gorizia unique.

Talking and Living in Gorizia

In Gorizia, people speak Italian, which is the main language of Italy. But because it's close to other countries, some people also speak Slovenian and Friulian! It's like having secret codes that only some people know. They have their own traditions and ways of life that have been passed down through families for a long, long time, making their culture super interesting.

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