| Croatia extends from the foothills of the Julian Alps in | | | | Hungarians, Czechs, Slovaks, and others. |
| the north-west and the Pannonian Plain in the east, | | | | The majority of the population are Roman Catholics, |
| over the Dinara mountain range in its central region, to | | | | and in addition there are a number of those of |
| the Adriatic coast in the south. | | | | Orthodox faith, as well as Muslims, and Christians of |
| Korcula Island - Mediterano Tourist Agency | | | | other denominations. |
| Private accommodation, Rent a Boat, Car Hire, Day | | | | Official language is Croatian language and Latin |
| trips and much more. | | | | alphabet. |
| 56,542 km2, with an additional 31,067 km2 of territorial | | | | Cavta near Dubrovnik |
| waters. Zagreb (779.145 inhabitants - the administrative, | | | | The chief permanent cultural event is the Cavtat |
| cultural, academic and communication centre of the | | | | Summer (July - August), with a number of concerts of |
| country). | | | | harmony-singing groups, folk music groups and sports |
| 1,185 islands. The largest islands are those of Krk and | | | | tournaments (water-polo). The most popular event is |
| Cres. There are 67 inhabited islands. | | | | the Day of Our Lady of the Snows (5th of August), |
| Northern Croatia has a continental climate; Central | | | | along with the public holiday commemorating an |
| Croatia has a semi-highland and highland climate, while | | | | important date in the recent Croatian history. During the |
| the Croatian coast has a Mediterranean climate. | | | | carnival festivities (Janu-a-ry and February), the |
| Winter temperatures range from -1 to 30°C in the | | | | so-called Small Carnival Fiesta is the major event. |
| continental region, -5 to 0°C in the mountain region | | | | CAVTAT, a town and port in the southern part of the |
| and 5 to 10°C in the coastal region. Summer | | | | Zupa Bay, 20 km southeast of Dubrovnik. Major tourist |
| temperatures range from 22 to 26°C in the | | | | attractions include a very pleasant climate, luxuriant |
| continental region, 15 to 20°C in the mountain | | | | vegetation and nice shores. Economy is based on |
| region and 26 to 30°C in the coastal region. | | | | tourism, while chief occupations in the surroundings of |
| The majority of the population are Croats. National | | | | Cavtat include farming and fishing. |
| minorities include Serbs, Moslems, Slovenes, Italians, | | | | |