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Buzet is a city in the Istria County, 20 km north of Pazin, in the region of Istria furthest
from the sea coast. Population 6,500, but only about 500 living
in the city itself, the largest settlement being Funtana in the
valley below Buzet. The distance from sea means also distance
from the Italian influence, so the Italian name of the city is
but rarely used: Pinguente. The information on Buzet is
from the city official web site at <www.buzet.hr> and many other
sources showing the same "Coat of Arms". The emblem
used as the coat of arms of Buzet pictures the city gates and a
well within a cartouche including the oak and vine ornaments. I
believe it must have been adopted in 1980's. As the photo of the
the city assembly building on the mentioned web site showes the
emblem is set in the middle of a red flag. If this is done after
some decision or entirely unofficially, it is yet to be seen.
Željko Heimer, 22 August 2004
This seems to have been an error in judgment and by looking
better and having an other photo there showing the flag more
clearly (see here),
the flag is white over red bicolour with the emblem ("coat
of arms") set in the canton. I still think that this is used
quite unofficially (i.e. without approval from the central
Ministry), but I may be wrong.
Željko Heimer, 12 July 2006
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image by Željko Heimer, 22 August 2004