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March of Istria

When people talk about the March of Istria, they're usually talking about a long time ago when different groups of people were fighting over land in what is now a part of Europe. March of Istria was a region that existed within Italy between the 9th and 14th centuries.

The March of Istria was a special area that was ruled by a powerful leader called a Margrave. This person was like a king, but only for that specific area. It was an important area because it was right next to the sea and it was a way for people to travel from one side of the sea to the other.

Throughout history, different groups of people wanted to control the March of Istria. At times, it was controlled by the Byzantine Empire, which was a big and powerful empire that lasted a long time. At other times it was controlled by Italy or the Holy Roman Empire.

Eventually, the March of Istria became a part of Italy and it's still a part of Italy today. While the region has seen much power struggle over the centuries, today, it's a beautiful area that is known for its beaches, delicious food, and amazing history.