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dated October 6, 1954: Trieste to be partitioned

An agreement settling the long-drawn-out dispute between Italy and Yugoslavia over the Adriatic territory of Trieste was initialled in London on October 5 by the representatives of four countries. The effect of the agreement will be to partition the existing free territory of Trieste (area 285 square miles, population 272,000) between Italy and Yugoslavia. The line of division will be along the existing zonal frontiers. Since the end of World War II, Anglo-American troops have occupied Zone "A" which includes the city and fort of Trieste and is mainly Italian in character. Zone "B" to the south is mainly Slovene and is occupied by Yugoslavia. The agreement will provide for Anglo-American troops to be withdrawn from Zone "A" and replaced by the Italians. The agreement was initialled by the representatives of Italy, Yugoslavia, Britain and the United States.

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