With attractions ranging from sun-drenched beaches and cliffs around Dubrovnik to the dense forests around Plitvice, Croatia’s wonders and natural beauty never cease to amaze. Unfortunately, like so many treasures of great value, Croatia has been fought over time and time again, often finding itself in the middle of dangerous political divides and deadly ethnic tensions. It was only after the devastating 1991-1995 ethnic war that Croatia achieved full independence for the first time in 800 years. And while some marked-off areas still contain landmines, the biggest threats currently facing travelers to Croatia are the ever-rising prices and tides of tourists who clog the ferryways. Despite it all, this friendly and upbeat country demands to be seen at any cost.
Facts And Figures Official Name: Republic of Croatia. Capital: Zagreb. Major Cities: Dubrovnik, Split. Population: 4,493,000. Time Zone: GMT +1. Language ...more
Coalition for Work With Psychotrauma and Peace, M. Drzica 12, 32000 Vukovar, Croatia (☎ www.cwwpp.org). Work in education and health care related to long-term conflict stress in Croatia. Learning ...more
☎ 01 Zagreb More than the stopover en route to the Adriatic coast, Croatia’s capital and largest city (pop. 779,000) possesses the grand architecture, wide boulevards, and sprawling parks of a major ...more
Though it’s a trek from either Zagreb or Zadar, Plitvice Lakes National Park (Nacionalni Park Plitvička Jezera) is definitely worth the transportation hassle. Some 300 sq. km of forested hills ...more
Croatia’s northern coast is surrounded by cold, crystal-clear waters; covered in wild forests and low coastal hills. Part of Italy until WWII, this region mixes Italian culture with Croatian sensibilities ...more
Touted as the new French Riviera, the Dalmatian Coast offers a seascape of unfathomable beauty set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. With more than 1100 islands, Dalmatia is not only Croatia’s ...more
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