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Hum is located in the north-central Croatia Istria Peninsula, Guinness World Records certified "the world's smallest city". This miniature ancient city has a population of only about 20-30 people, but has a complete urban structure and a thousand years of history. Its iconic stone-walled hilltop castle, built in 1102 as a medieval military fortress, still retains its Romanesque architecture.
The 12th-century church of St. Jerome, with its frescoes in Gothic and Renaissance styles, remains in the old town of Khoum. The traditional annual "Election of the Mayor of Khum", in which the inhabitants of Khum vote for their leader on wooden boards, is a unique folklore that has been practiced for centuries. At the entrance to the city, the stone boulevard "Glagolitic Alley" inscribes the history of Croatian writing in the ancient Glagolitic alphabet.
Visitors can walk through the main street, which is only 100 meters long, and visit the hand-forged silver jewelry workshop in Hum and taste the local specialty, Biska. It is a 2-hour drive from the capital Zagreb, and it is recommended to combine this with a visit to the nearby town of Rovin. The best time to visit is from May to September, when you can take part in the medieval-themed summer festivals.
Adrar is the capital of Adrar Province in southwestern Algeria, located in the hinterland of the Sahara Desert, making it an important desert oasis city in Algeria. The city is known for its ancient kasbah architecture and traditional adobe dwellings, reflecting a typical Saharan architectural style.
Adrar is located in the northern part of the Sahara Desert, with an average altitude of 280 meters above sea level and an extreme continental desert climate. The maximum temperature in summer can reach 50°C, and the temperature difference between day and night is significant in winter. The city is surrounded by several oases and relies on groundwater systems (such as foggaras, a traditional irrigation technique) to sustain its agricultural activities, which mainly involve the cultivation of dates, cereals and vegetables.
As a historical node of the trans-Saharan trade route, Adrar has preserved a rich cultural heritage. The ruins of the ancient city of Timgad, a World Heritage Site, and the Tamanrasset petroglyphs are nearby. Visitors can experience desert camel trekking, visit traditional handicraft markets and explore the local Sufi religious culture. The city also attracts international tourists with its annual Saharan Traditional Music Festival.
The economy is dominated by agriculture, tourism and a growing hydrocarbon industry. The Algerian solar energy program (e.g. photovoltaic plants) has a significant presence in this region. In terms of transportation, Adrar airport is connected to the capital Algiers, and the road network provides access to major desert towns such as Yendouf.