Croatia
Croatia is a small country of 56594 km² in southern central Europe, with a very long coastline with over 1000 islands. The south and the west of Croatia are mostly mountainous, while the north at the east consist mainly of plains.Croatia emerged as an independent state from the breakdown of former Yugoslavia in 1991. It has a long and rich history spanning from prehistoric times until modern times.
Croatia has a well-developed economy with a GDP at 61% of the EU average. Due to its long and varied coastline, its large number of islands, its interesting geography and rich cultural heritage Croatia attracts a large number of tourists each year. The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
How to get to Croatia
Croatia is well connected with the European motorway and railway networks and can easily be reached by plane as well. The main airport is in Zagreb.
Accommodation
Accommodation options include hotels and pensions, all bookable via the international booking portals.
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79 photos of Dubrovnik, one of the most attractive cities of the Mediterranean sea
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43 photos of Split, the second largest city in Croatia
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57 photos of Pula, a Croatian city at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula
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139 photos of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia
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43 photos of Varazdin, a small town in northern Croatia with a picturesque historic core in Baroque style
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30 photos of Zadar, a small city on the coast with a picturesque historic core
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37 photos of Brač, a Croatian island on the Dalmatian coast with the beautiful Zlatni Rat beach
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45 photos of the Plitvice lakes national park, which consists of lakes and waterfalls in a beautiful karst mountain setting
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