According to Toppharmacyschools, the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, stands on the banks of the Sava River at the foot of the Medvednica mountain range. Its historical core – the Upper City – was formed from two medieval cities located on neighboring hills: Kaptola, the spiritual center of the diocese, and Hradec, which received the status of a free city from the Hungarian king in the 13th century. Constantly at war…
Read MoreCroatia in the 2010’s
According to Politics eZine, the political transition of Croatia after the end of the Yugoslav conflict continued its consolidation in the first decade of the 21st century. with the aim of joining the European Union. In this perspective, the country also undertook to bring to justice the personalities involved in the war of the early nineties: thus, after the arrest in 2005 of the fugitive general Ante Gotovina and his…
Read MoreTop Sights in Split
A holiday in Split is not just sun and swimming, there are lots of things to explore once you are in place. Split is Croatia’s second largest city and has as many historic buildings as it has places of charm. It is a fairly compact city and the best way to get there is to walk. It is also in that way that you can experience everything that the city…
Read MoreSplit, Croatia
Split is one of Croatia’s oldest cities dating back to the first centuries AD. The city is located in the province of Dalmatia and is one of the most visited cities on the sea coast of Croatia. With a population of just over 200,000 people, Split can offer a combination of big city and holiday tranquility, which attracts very many tourists every year. For those who want to sunbathe and…
Read MorePorec 5 Highlights
Porec, the Croatian pearl of Istria, is not just a holiday destination for the sun worshiper. There are also all kinds of activities and sights. The old medieval town is certainly not large but has areas to explore that do not go off for picks. The relatively low prices also mean that Porec and Croatia in general, have become a sought-after tourist destination for people of all ages and social…
Read MoreCroatia Overview
Croatia is located on the Balkan Peninsula on the Adriatic Sea, and is a popular summer destination. Crystal clear water, Roman palaces, old medieval towns and lots of sun and bathing are some of the reasons why the country has become so popular among Swedes. Capital: Zagreb Biggest city: Zagreb State: republic Language: Croatian Religion: catholicism Surface: 56 542 km² Population: 4.3 million (2013) Population density: 79 residents per km²…
Read MoreCroatia Population and Language
The war in former Yugoslavia during the 1990s, with ethnic cleansing and large population movements, has made Croatia more ethnically homogeneous than it was before. Nine out of ten residents are now Croats. At the same time, the total population figure has dropped steadily for 30 years. The population is estimated to have decreased by almost three quarters of a million people since 1989. The population is now at the…
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