| Croatia is a tourist destination in Southeastern
Europe, where Central Europe and the Mediterranean meet.
Flight distance to the warm Croatian sea is identical from
London, Copenhagen and Kiev, the same that Munich, Vienna
and Budapest are equally as close.
A warm Mediterranean climate provides for a pleasant stay
and vacation on the Croatian coast from the beginning of May
until the end of October. Croatia's well-preserved nature,
coastline and islands make it one of the most desirable tourist
destination in the world today.
Territory (land and sea)
Croatia borders Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
and Montenegro. Its land border is 2.028 kilometers long,
and its state territory covers an area of 56.542 square kilometers.
Croatia's maritime borders are with Italy, Slovenia and Montenegro.
The sea border is 5.835 kilometers long, and its territorial
waters cover an area of 31.067 square kilometers.
Population and System of Government
According to the 2001 Census, Croatia has 4.437.460 inhabitants.
Croatia is a multi-party Parliamentary republic.
Zagreb, Capital of the Republic of Croatia
Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of Croatia. As the
largest city in Croatia, Zagreb is the cultural, scientific,
economic, commercial, political and administrative center
of the country. The Croatian Parliament, the President, as
well as the Government of the Republic of Croatia are located
in Zagreb.
Zagreb offers the barroque atmosphere of its Old Town, picturesque
open-air markets, a large variety of shops, with a wide selection
of crafts, and tasty local and international cuisine. Zagreb
has numerous parks and promenades, with numerous resorts not
far from the city. Despite the fast growth of its economy
and commerce, it has preserved its unique beauty and relaxed
atmosphere, which makes it a human-scale city.
Adriatic Coast and Islands
Croatia is proud of its well-indented coastline and numerous
islands, reefs, hidden bays, sandy and rocky beaches surrounded
by lush Mediterranean vegetation.
Croatia has 1,185 islands, of which 67 are inhabited.
The largest Adriatiac islands (from the Northwest to the
Southeast) are: Krk, Cres, Rab, Lošinj, Pag, Dugi otok, Brač,
Hvar, Vis, Korčula i Mljet.
Two exotic peninsulas are located at the very North and the
very South of the coast line: Istra i Pelješac. You will be
charmed with their superior wines, unique cuisines and specific
microclimates.
If you are looking for a unique tourist experience - the
Croatian islands and pensinsulas are the right choice for
you.
Climate
Croatia is divided into two basic climate zones. A continental,
partially even mountainous, climate prevails in the interior,
while a pleasant Mediterranean climate with numerous sunny
days prevails along the Adriatic Coast.
The Mediterranean climate in Croatia is characterized by
dry and hot summers with mild and humid winters. Average temperature
along the coast in January is between 6 and 11 degrees Celsius,
while in August it is between 21 and 27 degrees Celsius. The
average sea temperature during the winter is 12 degrees Celsius,
while during the summer it reaches around 25 degrees Celsius.
Time Zone
Like most European countries, Croatia belongs to the Central
European time zone (GMT +1).
Language and Alphabet
Croatian is the official language of the country and the
Latin alphabet is the official alphabet.. Croatian is a Slavic
language similar to Czech, Slovak, Slovenian and Serbian.
The alphabet contains 30 letters.
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