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Of course, that tree is just a fraction of the olive groves that make up Istria. In fact, 23 varieties of olive trees thrive in the region, which also houses more than 70 different olive oil mills.

There is a reason why olive trees are not found in the tropics. The native Mediterranean species thrives in bright sunshine, but requires chillier temperatures to bear flowers and fruit.