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(Ger. Krain), historical region, W Slovenia,
formerly a crown land and duchy of Austria. The mountainous region,
with an area of about 9838 sq km (about 3800 sq mi), was settled
by the Slovenes during the 6th century ad and was an Austrian
duchy from the 14th century until 1849, when it became a crown land.
In 1918 Carniola was partitioned between Yugoslavia and Italy. Nearly
80 percent of the region was given to Yugoslavia. In 1947 the Italian
portion passed to Yugoslavia. See
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CARNIOLA
In 1918 Carniola was partitioned between Yugoslavia and Italy.ADVERTISEMENT
