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CROATIA - GENERAL INFORMATION |
Traveling
through Croatia, Dalmatia or Dubrovnik Region offers immense and rich
experiences to every visitor. From the coastal to the continental parts,
Croatia's rich cultural heritage, combined with its magnificent natural
beauties, make it the perfect place to spend your vacation at.
The total land area of Croatia amounts to 56.610 km.sq / 35.336 sq.mi., with a population of approximately 4.9 million. It features a total land
border of 1.778 km (1.110 mi.) stretching from the historic city of Dubrovnik
in the South to the ancient Roman city of Pula in the North, encompassing a 1.278 km (789 mi.) section of the Adriatic Sea. Spread like pearls along
the coast, Croatia's 1.185 islands provide a magical paradise to be experienced and explored.  The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, a charming medieval city of exceptional
beauty known for its spirit and architecture, with a population of approximately
1 million. The city with a tradition of almost one thousand years celebrated
in 1994 its 900th birthday. Over the years, Zagreb has become the scientific,
political and economic center of Croatia.
The uniqueness of Croatia lies in its diversity. Situated
between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia provides visitors with
the opportunity to ski in the winter and swim during the summer months,
all within driving distance. With its 1.185 islands, islets and reefs,
it is the most diverse coast on the Mediterranean.
There are seven national parks in Croatia, three being in the mountainous
regions (Risnjak, Paklenica and Plitvička Jezera), and four in the coastal
regions (Kornati, Brijuni, Krka and Mljet).
To mention a few, Croatia is home to the Old City of
Dubrovnik, Diocletians Palace in Split, Euphrasies Basilica in Poreč,
the lakes Plitvička Jezera and many others. Croatia boasts the largest
number of developed settlements in southeast Europe, in addition, many
of which date back to Roman and medieval times. Rarely can you find so
many examples of cultural and historical significance from different periods
in such a small region.
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Short facts about Croatia
Official name: Republic of Croatia
Official language: Croatian
Alphabet: Latin
Currency: Kuna (100 lipa)
Population (last census): 4.784.265
Number of islands: 1,185 (66 inhabited)
Capital: Zagreb (nearly 1 million inhabitants)
Total state area: 89,810 km2 (55,6822
sq.mi)
Territory area (land): 56,610 km2 (35,336 sq.mi)
Aquatorium area (internal sea line): 33,200 km2
(20,584 sq.mi)
Marine economy region (territorial sea line): 23,870 km2
(14799 sq.mi)
Total economy area: 113,680 km2 (70,481 sq.mi)
Coastline length: 5,835 km (3,617 sq.mi)
Coastline length of mainland: 1,777 km (1,101 sq.mi)
Coastline length of islands: 4,058 km (2,515 sq.mi)
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Politics
The political system in Croatia is democratic with
multiple political parties.
The CROATIAN
PARLIAMENT is a representative body of citizens and is vested
with the legislative power in the Republic of Croatia. The Parliament,
as the oldest state institution, has been advocating, guaranteeing
and protecting Croatia's statehood and national interests throughout
centuries. Since 1990 the Croatian Parliament has been a democratic
multiparty parliament.
Current President: Ivo Josipović, from February 2010, elected on a 5-years term
Current Prime Minister: Zoran Milanović
Traveling with children
Croatia is a very suitable travel choice if you plan to travel
with children. Besides children-friendly hotels, private accommodations
present a natural choice. Arrangements with your hosts can be arranged
in order to suit your family habits. Having generally more living
space available, together with the option to have your own kitchen,
is also an advantage. More detailed information on next page.
Details about traveling by car, sea, rail,
plane or bus, together with visa regulations, customs and other
travel related topics can be found at our transportation section.
For more information on Croatia
visit:
» Croatian National Tourist Board, www.croatia.hr
» Croatian Ministry of Tourism, www.mint.hr
» Ministry of Foreign Affairs, http://www.mvpei.hr/index.html/
» Ministry of Culture, www.min-kulture.hr/
» of Agriculture and Forestry, www.mps.hr/
» Ministry of education and sports, www.mips.hr/
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