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The state is located in the southern part of the center of Europe.
Хорватия. It occupies the west of the Balkan
the peninsula. Recently, Croatia is independent
by the state. She received this status in 1991.

The country shares its borders with Slovenia (in the northwest), Serbia and
Hungary (northeast), Bosnia, Montenegro and Herzegovina
(in the south), the western borders lie along the Adriatic coast
seas.

The national currency is Kuna. This provision may
change by 2013 when the country enters the European Union.

4.48 million people live in Croatia, 89% of
which make up croats. The most representative diasporas
are Serbs (4.5%), other nationalities are represented
slightly, they account for less than 0.5% – these are Hungarians, Bosnians,
Slovenes, Albanians, Romanians and others.

The predominant religion in Croatia is Catholicism. Share of believers
makes up 87.8% of the total number of religiously-minded people.
Orthodox Christianity accounts for 4.4%, Islam makes up 1.3%,
atheists about 5%.

The state language is Croatian. But a multinational mind
composition, in the country also in the course of Italian, Hungarian, Czech,
Albanian and other languages.

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Croatia – the capital and major cities

The capital of this state is the city of Zagreb. He is the most
a major cultural and industrial center of Croatia. The number of it
population is 784.9 thousand people. The city stretches on the river Sava
(tributary of the Danube).

The most prominent places in Zagreb are the University with 28
faculties, 22 museums, 16 theaters and 31 art galleries.

Other major cities in Croatia are Split, Osijek and
Rijeka

Croatia holidays and tours

The Adriatic Sea and the islands in it have always been
an attractive destination for tourist trips.
Therefore, Croatia pays the most attention to the development of tourism.
immediate attention.

At the end of the military conflicts of the late 90s, tourism in this
the country began to gain unprecedented momentum. Most vacationers
agrees that the best period for rest in this country
is summer and early autumn. At this time, you can combine
excursion program with rest on the beaches.

Croatia is considered a refuge of nudists, since quite a large
number of beaches open to naturist centers operating
on a commercial basis.

Another feature of leisure in Croatia is the possibility
have fun riding on yachts. This type of active tourism
maintained at the state level.

As in any other country, the excursion program is
indispensable part of travel. On the territory of the state is
a large number of old mansions and castles, which in all
Times attracted the attention of visiting guests.

The traditional option of beach holidays in Croatia is available in
most cities in the coastal zone. Water here
so clear and transparent that you can see the stones
a depth of 50 meters. Cleaner than the sea than here, not in all of Europe.
The most significant resort areas are Pula, Split and
Dubrovnik.

For health and recreation, Croatia offers its
guests a whole area, clean area. It is located in
50 km from Zagreb. Here are built modern thermal spas,
whose specialization is the treatment of the musculoskeletal system,
nervous system and heart.

Absolutely unique in its working principle is the healing
center “Neftalan”, located in Ivanic Grad. Skin treatment
diseases, vessels, muscle and bone, as well as
peripheral nerves is performed using a special
of oil.

For active time, Croatia offers classes
diving The best place for such entertainment is the island.
Istria.

Croatia – attractions

In 1895, the country’s most famous theater was created – the Croatian
National Theater. It is located in a beautiful building, which
called the pearl of Zagreb.

Among the museums, the Mimara Museum is the most popular.
His exposition has 3.7 thousand of the most valuable works.
art. In addition, Zagreb’s most visited sites are
Klovich Palace, Old Masters Gallery, Museum of Modern
art.

In the Lower Town (part of Zagreb) is located the Ban Area
Josip Jelacic. It is surrounded by buildings representing
cultural and historical value and belonging to different styles and
eras.

The largest square of Zagreb is King’s Square
Tomislav. It is also a park area of the city. From her south
side of the building is located train station, and in its northern part
there is an art pavilion.

Croatia – weather (climate)

Due to its natural location, the territory of Croatia
captures three climatic zones at once: in the north of the country
The continental climate is widespread, in the center – mountain and
semi-mountain, on the coast – Mediterranean.

The most contrasting climate is in the continental zone. Here is harsh
winter (with temperatures up to -30 degrees) and a rather hot summer (up to
+30 degrees). In mountainous areas, winter is milder, with temperatures
to -5 degrees and cool (up to +20 degrees) in summer, and on the coast
the mildest and pleasant climate is in winter up to +5, in summer – up to +30
degrees

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Croatia – cuisine

Due to the fact that the cuisine of Croatia is very diverse, its often
divided into regional species. The food that is cooked on the coast,
Significantly different from the dishes of the central regions.

In the center of the country most often cook simple, but very appetizing.
treats These are steaks, cream donuts, salami sausage, mustard,
stewed potatoes

On the coast, preference is given to delicacies caught
прямо тут же, из seas. An abundance of fresh fish, crayfish, which
considered here the best in the world, gives the opportunity to cook
delicious dishes. The most common and simple type
cooking fish is roasting on the grill. In addition, the fish
boiled, stewed, pickled. Other seafood is clams,
lobster and shrimp meet the highest quality world
standards.

Since there are many vineyards in Croatia,
good wine – one of the traditions of this country. Cabernet, Merlot,
Plavac, Malvasia and many other varieties of varieties can
try the tourists and appreciate their unforgettable refined taste.

The most favorite meat delicacy in Croatia is prshut. is he
made from pork leg – smoked ham and dried on
the wind.

In the mountainous areas of Croatia, the cuisine is less diverse, which is connected
with climatic features of the zone. Here most often cook food
grilled fast and easy. Prefer jacket potatoes and
roast lamb or pork. On the table is often venison.
Because the mountainous areas are rich in berries, mushrooms, forest
fruit and honey, all these components have become an integral part
cooking

Croatia – interesting facts

Wearing ties began in Croatia. It happened in
times of the Thirty Years War. The French, so loving all
unusual accessories in clothes and life, saw that the Croatian warriors
they tie a scarf around the neck. The French quickly adopted it, and
denoted accessory with the word “Cravate”, which now translates as
�”tie”.

In Russian, this accessory has words of different origin,
German German scarf denoted by the name
�Halstuch.

Croatia – visa application

Until October 31 of this year, Russian citizens are not required
visa for entry into Croatia. The visit period is not more than 90 days.

If minor children go on a trip, they
fit into the passport of one of the parents, or they should
to issue a passport.

In case of departure of the child with one of the parents, you will need
the notarized consent of the second relative giving the right
a teenager to travel outside of Russia.