Friday, August 30, 2013

Croatia

  • Capital: Zagreb
  • Major City: Split
  • Major Geographical Features
    • Adriatic Sea
    • Dalmatian Coast
    • Brac Island
    • Zagorje Hilles
    • Dinaric Alps
    • Danube River
    • Piran Bay
  • Official Name: Republic of Croatia
    • Formerly the People's Republic of Croatia, Socialist Republic of Croatia
  • Religion: Roman Catholic (87.8%)
  • Language: Croatian (96.1%)
  • 1918: Yugoslavia is formed following World War One
  • 1995: Yugoslav troops leave Croatia following the a civil war which began when Croatia declared independence
  • 2013: Croatia joins the European Union
  • Independence: 1991 from Yugoslavia
  • Government: Presidential/Parliamentary Democracy
  • Currency: kuna (HRK)
  • West Virginia is slightly larger than Croatia
  • Literacy: 98.1%
  • Climate: Mediterranean
  • Exports
    • Boats
    • Machines
    • Electrical Equipment

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