Basic information on Croatia

Croatia is a former state of Yugoslavia, which is located on the border of Central and Southeastern Europe. Thanks to its location, Croatia is becoming Pannonian-Adriatic country, which covers an area of 56 542 km ². The country borders with Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Montenegro. Official name of the state is - Republika Hrvatska. The capital and largest city of Croatia is Zagreb with about 779 tis.obyvatel. Zagreb is an economic, transport, cultural and scientific center of the country. In Croatia, however, almost all cities boast its rich history and sights of Europe, but also of world importance. There are also national parks, which fascinate visitors to the beauty of local nature. The overall impression of this fabulous country with more than a thousand islands, confirming the legendary hospitality of the local population.

Croatia is among one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. The country is popular with tourists thanks to the crystal clean sea, beautiful beaches and pleasant Mediterranean climate. In the sea you can encounter a small fish, octopus, cuttlefish and sea urchins and in some places it is even possible to see the dolphins. Sea temperature ranges usually above 20 ° C.

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Zadar

Zadar

Zadar is located on the Adriatic Sea in northern Dalmatia and one of the largest city of Croatia. Area of the city is 194 km ². In Zadar you can find relics from the time of the Roman government, Roman Forum, Temple, Bazilio and many churches and monasteries. Famous is also the local aqueduct built by Emperor Trajan, the aqueduct is 35 km long. Zadar is an important port [...]

Pula

Pula

Pula is a town situated on the peninsula Instrijském not say not great, but it is one of the largest cities of Croatia. The city is particularly suitable for sports-oriented visitors and also for those who want to leave fun. The local coastline is extremely rugged and the beaches are large rocks, accompanied with concrete platforms. Usually you will find the beach [...]

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is the Croatian port city located in southern Dalmatia, specifically at the foot of limestone mountains. The city is linked with a unique subtropical vegetation and unique artistic and historical buildings. Dubrovnik is one of the most important tourist centers of the Adriatic Sea. Among the most valuable monument complexes in Southeast Europe, so in 1979 was included in the global cultural heritage list [...]