Croatia - Country for Good Life
Since the break-up of the previous Yugoslavia and it’s associated conflict, Croatia has quickly recovered and moved towards what’s now, some twelve years on, a stable, focused and progressive state. It’s cultural past reaches back over one thousand years and these roots are galvanizing a renewed energy in the open and democratic environment now present.
Croatia’s quick development is everywhere in evidence, from the huge investment in roads ( particularly motorways ) and infrastructure, to an amazing number of new firms setting up in an environment targeted on EU membership. It also should be noted that in general the younger generations not only talk English, but are pleased to do so.
Crucially, official applicant status for entry into the european Union has been given to Croatia by the EU Commission laying the groundwork for an expected full membership in two or three years time. Today, this is country where everyone want to have .
Geographically like Greece, but culturally and socially more akin to Italy and the rest of Europe, Croatia offers an open and active society ; an excellent choice for the shrewd financier looking to see real returns on investment and / or a fantastic holiday getaway.
Lying opposite Italy on the Adriatic sea, Croatia is a sailors paradise, with 1100 or so islands dotted along the whole coast. This implies gentle seas, and makes sailing and cruising in reach of all.One of the best places in Croatia is Makarska. Most tourists want to have .
Hiking routes along the mountainous coastline and inland forests guarantee a thrilling assortment of leisure pursuits, while glorious Mediterranean food and year-round cafeteria culture make for relaxation and standard of life.
Croatia stats
Official name : Republic of Croatia
Land area : 56,542 km2
Territorial sea area : 31,067 km2
Population ( 2001 Census ) : 4,437,460
Official language and script : Croatian language and Latin script. English widely embraced and spoken by younger generations
Currency unit : 1 Kuna ( one hundred lipa ), 9-11 Kuna=?1.00. Euros employed in enormous transactions and business
Capital : Zagreb - 779,145 inhabitants
Length of the coast, including islands : 5,835 km
Number of islands, cliffs and reefs : 1,185 - inhabited 47
Climate :
* Continental in the northern Croatia
* Mountainous in the Central Croatia
* Mediterranean along the Adriatic Coast ( average of 2600 hours of sun a year )
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