"My C R O A T I A" a Croatia Travel Page by canaglic

You probably wonder: Where is Croatia? Who are those people trying to make their way to modern Europe?! Where did they come from?! No wonder! Croatia isn't the biggest, the richest, or the most populated country! But superlatives are indeed something to remind you of Croatia! Even from 7th century, when we have inhabited Adriatic coast and the Panonian plane, Croatian people can be proud of contribution to European culture and civilization. Everything you know about Croatia is probably due to the merciless war Croatia was hit by during the last decade. But now, when Croatia is finally safe, and, most of all, peaceful country. Is there something about Croatia worthy to get your attention?! Of course there is!

Did you know that:
The Propelling Pencil you write with every day is a Croatian invention and was patented by Zagreb resident Slavoljub Penkala?!

Did you know that:
The Tie, inevitable garment is offspring of the cravat is a scarf worn by Croatian soldiers centuries ago?!

Did you know that:
Croatian Adriatic coast, with the total of 1,185 islands and 2,600 sunny hours, is one of the sunniest countries in Europe!

Did you know that:
The gothic Zagreb Cathedral is the most Eastern situated Gothic Cathedral in the Europe!

We might talk about dozens of other "the most…" facts bout Croatia. But, better solution is, certainly, to visit Croatia and find them out for yourself! Pleasant people, one of a kind nature and culture and history of the big significance are waiting to be revealed!

About Croatia

Croatia has a deep and long-standing marketing tradition. Nestled at the crossroads of Europe, much of present-day Croatia, particularly Istria and Dubrovnik, was a pillar of the Renaissance. Records indicate the person who opened the East to spice and silk trading, Marco Polo, was originally from the Island of Korcula, on the Dalmatian coast. Croatian universities had marketing and commerce curricula over 400 years ago, and even when Croatia was a Republic in the former Yugoslavia, it was known as a European leader in marketing education, innovation and practice.

Because of its rich history in international trade and commerce and because of its strategic "crossroads" location, Croatia is an amalgam of many cultural influences. Consider that Croatia actually has 2 names. Croatia is the Latin name for the country and the name most people know. However, Croatians, primarily a Slavic people, use the Slavic name for their country, Hrvatska. This name is pronounced Her-vaht-ska, with the primary accent on the second syllable, a secondary accent on the last syllable and a slight trill of the r. The people refer to themselves as Hrvati.