Croatia

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"The Land of a Thousand Islands"

Why visit Croatia?

Offers travelers a picturesque scenery with with opportunity to enjoy architecture, beaches, birdwatching, boating, castles, caves, charming villages, culture, cycling, fishing, horseback riding, islands, lakes, medieval history, mountains, museums, national parks, ruins, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, spas, theatre, vineyards, waterfalls, water sports, wildlife and    windsurfing.

Dubrovnik, Croatia. Photo Credit: Ivan Ivankovic/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Art, ceramics, embroidery, handmade carpets, lace, leather boxes, tapestry, wine and wood carvings.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Brudet (fish stew). Goulash (soup). Janjetina Na Zaru (roasted lamb). Peka. Pogača (bread). Ražnjići (skewers). Savijača (apple strudel). škripavac (cheese). Šporki Makaruli (pasta). Štrukli (filled pastry).
• Local Drink to Try: Babić (red wine). Karlovačko (beer). Ožujsko (lager beer). Plavac Mali (red wine). Prošek (dessert wine).

Krka National Park, Lozovac, Croatia. Photo Credit: Ivan Ivankovic/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• In 1102, union with Hungary.
  
• In 1918, became independent from Austria-Hungary merging with  Kingdom of Yugoslavia.  
  
• In 1991, declared independence. 
  
• Until 2008, men at age 18 were required to  serve a six-month tour of duty.
• Early 2020, had a 5.5 earthquake.
  
• Shares a maritime border with Italy. 
  
• Provides citizens with social security, tuition free education and universal health care.
  
• Features over a thousand islands and islets, only 48 are permanently inhabited.
• Elected Presidents serve a five year term. 
• Over 11 million tourists visit annually.
  
• Has 116 certified Blue Flag Beaches (FEE).
  
• Offers education (primary and secondary) in Czech, German, Hungarian, Italian and Serbian.
• Creators to modernize the cravat (neckband) to the neck ties.
• Usually win medals during the Olympics in multiple competitions.  

Dalmatia Region, Croatia. Photo Credit: marijana1/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (February) Festivity of Saint Blaise, Rijeka Carnival, (April) Croatia Boat Show, Music Biennale Zagreb, (May) Contemporary Dance Week, Spring Procession of Ljelje/Kraljice,  Sudamje, (June) Adriatic Boat Show, Animafest Zagreb, International Children’s Festival, Pula Film Festival, Zagreb Folk Festival, Football Oscar, INmusic Festival, Valamar Jazz Festival, (July) Croatian Footballer of the Year, Dubrovnik Summer Festival, International Folklore Festival, Jazz Is Back, Motovun Film Festival, Pula Film Festival‎, (August) Avvantura Festival Film Forum Zadar, Faros Marathon, Sinjska Alka, Split Beach Festival, Vukovar Film Festival, (September) Korkyra Baroque Festival, Varaždin Festival of Baroque Music, (October) Chestnut Festival, Chestnut Festival, Zagreb Jewish Film Festival and November) Martinje. 
• Holidays: New Year's Day, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, National Day, Corpus Christi, Anti-Fascist Struggle Day, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, Day of the Croatian Parliament, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Saint Stephen's Day.

Trogir (Central Adriatic Coast), Croatia. Photo Credit: neufal54/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Rural former mine locations are marked by signage.
  
• Most beaches consist of pebbles and stones.
• Ranks amongst the Top 20 most popular tourist destinations in the world. 
  
• Be aware, U.S. citizens previously reporting a lost or stolen passport will NOT be allowed entry.
• Travelers checks or personal checks are not accepted.
  
• Water quality is often tested daily throughout the country.
  
• Headlights must be on during winter season (November-March).

Pula Arena (Amphitheatre), Pula, Croatia. Photo Credit: Katarzyna Tyl/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with three months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.

Pag Island, Croatia. Photo Credit: reini74/Pixabay 

• Best Time to Visit: May - October
• Coldest Month: January
• Hottest Month: August 
• Peak Season: July - August

Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb, Croatia. Photo Credit: Arvid Olson/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cathedral of Saint James, Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč, Historic City of Trogir, Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, Old City of Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians & Other Regions of Europe, Stari Grad Plain, Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards and Venetian Works of Defence Between 15th and 17th Centuries.

Zlatni Rat Beach, Bol, Croatia. Photo Credit: Dieter_G/Pixabay 

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