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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.
St. Lucia is an island nation in the Eastern Caribbean with Castries as its capital. Famous for the twin peaks of the Pitons and its rainforests, this volcanic island has an official language, English, and an economy based on tourism and banana cultivation. The local culture is a mix of African, French and British, and a jazz festival is held every May to attract tourists from all over the world.
The term "Canaries" actually refers to the Canary Islands of Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean. St. Lucia is not geographically related to the Canary Islands. The capital, Castries, is a deep-water port city with colorful markets and colonial architecture, while places like Tenerife in the Canaries are known for their volcanic landscapes and European resorts.
The Soufrière region of St. Lucia, with its World Heritage sites and sulphur springs, lends itself to eco-tourism, while the Canary Islands are known for astronomical observation and beach vacations. Both are popular destinations, but St. Lucia, as an independent country, is also attracting international attention for its Immigrant Investor Program.