In the absence of borders, the Slovenian and Croatian territory saw a strong link throughout history. Existing knowledge bears witness of strong cross-border developments in the 16th century. At the time, the territory of the present-day Bela krajina region formed part of the Province of Carniola (dežela Kranjska) as the "annexed seigniory of Metlika" (aingeraichte herrschafft Moettling). During t ...