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Area:
56,538 square km with another 31,900 square kilometers of
territorial waters. Population: 4,500,000 (Zagreb:
1 million)
Language: Croatian. Currency: Kuna (Kn)
People oriented: Friendly
Located in the heart of Europe on the beautiful Adriatic coast bordering Italy, Slovenia, Hungary and other countries.
More
than 1,000 islands, islets and reefs, most
undeveloped and preserved makes it perfect for eco-tourism. In
1999, Croatia was awarded internationally for the
cleanest waters in the Mediterranean.
Major cruise lines and also major airline companies
include Croatia in their itineraries.
Well-known resorts along the Dalmatian coast are
Dubrovnik, Split, Porec and Trogir, all of them listed on UNESCO's World
Heritage List.
The Northern Adriatic resort of Opatija, known for its
long tourist tradition, was a popular destination of the
European nobility for hundreds of years. Recently, the 5-star hotel Millennium
was opened.
Almost 10 percent of the country is protected as part of
a national park or preserve. The best known National Park
in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes, is protected by UNESCO.
Beyond its natural beauty, Croatia has been a center
of culture for at least 2,000 years beginning with Romans. Zagreb is the
capital and a center of arts and culture, having more than 10 active theatres,
numerous museums and galleries hosting world-renowned
exhibits, concerts and festivals.
Access is very simple, whether you travel by air, train,
ship or car, but the absence of modern freeways gets you in difficulties.
All major US carriers connect with Croatia
Airlines through European gateways. Nevertheless, the Croatian ferry
system connects the Adriatic islands to the mainland as
well as to Italy.
English is widely spoken. Numerous first-class and deluxe
hotels as well as quaint bed and breakfast type
accommodations are available, serving the best food your stomack can get.
Various programs to Croatia include escorted tours,
religious pilgrimages, eco-tourism packages, city and
hotel packages, special-interest tours and adventure
programs (hiking, biking, canoeing, ballooning, fishing,
swimming).
The January 2000 issue of "Successful Meetings
Magazine" listed Zagreb as one of the Top 10
international destinations for conventions and meetings,
and the February 2000 issue of Conde Nast Traveler listed
Zagreb as one of Europe's 10 "reborn cities. Besides
its history and culture, Zagreb offers meeting and
convention venues and accommodations in world-class
hotels like the Sheraton, Intercontinental, Esplanade and
others.
Map of Croatia
Official Web Site
www.htz.hr
Highlights
Through the year 2001, numerous Cultural and Musical Events will be held.
On
stages all over Croatia local, native, country, regional
and national folklore shows are organized - presenting
customs, dances, beliefs, costumes. Local amateur
cultural and artistic associations (along with several
professional ensembles, such as Lado, Lindo, etc.)
almost everywhere present such events.
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Croatia
The Old City - Dubrovnik
The walls of Dubrovnik enclosed a perfectly preserved
complex of public and private, sacred and secular
buildings of all the periods of the history of the city,
beginning with its founding in the 7th century....read more
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So, what shall it be ?
Doesn’t really matter as long as you have a plan to go there.
Why?
- Because the Sun is shiny even in the heavy airplane traffic days.
- Because the rainbow that you can see has many colors without the black one.
- Because in the town you visited last year, someone will remember you this year.
- Because… ->Well for this one you have to have your own Yacht.
