| Area |
78,866 sq km (30,450 sq miles). |
| Population |
10,299,125 (1997). |
| Capital |
Prague - population 1,200,455 (1998). |
| Climate |
Cold winters, mild summers. |
| Language |
The official language is Czech. German and English are also spoken. |
| Religion |
Approximately 43 per cent Roman Catholic and 15 per cent Protestant, including churches such as the Reformed, Lutheran, Methodist, Unity of Czech Brothers and Baptist. There is a community of approximately 15,000 Jews, mainly in Prague. |
| Time |
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 during the European/ continental summertime).
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| Highlights |
Croatia is a country with an attractive and rich culture. It is also an ideal beach destination with emerald-blue waters with many unspoilt islands. Croatia is also known for its natural heritage, which include national parks, lakes, wetlands, to mention a few.
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| Country Facts |
Stretched along the Adriatic coast, Croatia borders with Slovenia and Hungary to the north, Serbia and Montenegro to the east and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The country is divided into several regions: Istria Kvarner, Northern Dalmatia, Central Dalmatia, Southern Dalmatia and Inland Croatia.
Croatia has varied climate, with continental climate conditions in the north and Mediterranean on the Adriatic coast. |