Croatia Travel Blog

Dubrovnik

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:25:32 +0000

Dubrovnik is a medium sized city located on the south of Dalmatia, on the Croatian coast. ‘The City’ has exceprionally rich historical heritage and culture is one of the most popularl among tourists who come to Croatia. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches,monasteries, palaces and fountains.

Dubrovnik is a perfect place for vacation and therefore everything that goes with it. Since 1979, the old town of Dubrovnik is featured on the World Heritage list. Being a cultural centre, as well as the craddle of Croatian sciences and arts,
Dubrovnik represents a unique example of well preserved urban complex,
with a regular distribution of streets and squares dating back to the periods of Renaissance and Baroque.

Dubrovnik is characterized by functional simplicity from the mighty defensive walls,being a visible bulwark of its “sweet and precious freedom” in the words of Dubrovnik’s own Baroque poet Ivan Gundulic, that became somewhat of the city’s popular antheml,to the seemingly modest Rector’s Palace, reflecting
moderation and wisdom, the real Dubrovnik Republic defenders.

Zagreb - facts and figures

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:09:37 +0000

Welcome to Zagreb

Welcome to Zagreb, the capital city of the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is an old Central European city. For centuries it has been a focal point of culture and science, and now of commerce and industry as well. It lies on the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.

When the Croatian people achieved their independence in 1991, Zagreb became a capital - a political and administrative centre for the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is also the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artistic and sporting worlds in Croatia. Many famed scientists, artists and athletes come from the city, or work in it. Zagreb can offer its visitors the Baroque atmosphere of the Upper Town, picturesque open-air markets, diverse shopping facilities, an abundant selection of crafts and a choice vernacular cuisine. Zagreb is a city of green parks and walks, with many places to visit in the beautiful surroundings. The city will enter into the third millennium with a population of one million. In spite of the rapid development of the economy and transportation, it has retained its charm, and a relaxed feeling that makes it a genuinely human city.

Facts and Figures

Location:
northern Croatia, on the Sava River, 170 km from the Adriatic Sea
45° 10′ N, 15° 30′ E
situated 122 m above sea level

Time:
Central-european time (GMT+1)
Climate and Weather:
continental climate
average summer temperature: 20° C
average winter temperature: 1° C
current forecast

Population:
779,145 (2001)
Surface area:
650 sq. km.

Institutions:
The University
10 theatres
21 museums
14 galleries
12 art collections

Croatia General Informations

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Population:
4,437,460 inhabitants

Surface:
the mainland covers 56,594 km2; surface area of territorial waters totals 31,067 km2.

Composition of population:
the majority of the population are Croats; national minorities are Serbs, Slovenes, Hungarians, Bosnians, Italians, Czechs and others.

System of government:
Multi-party parliamentary republic.

Capital:
Zagreb (779,145 inhabitants), the economic, traffic, cultural and academic centre of the country.

Coastline:
5,835.3 km, of which 4,058 km comprise the coastlines of islands, solitary rocks and reefs. Number of islands, solitary rocks and reefs: 1,185; the largest islands are Cres and Krk; there are 47 inhabited islands.

Highest peak:
Dinara: 1,831 m above sea level.

Climate:
Croatia has three climate zones; the prevailing climate in the country’s interior is moderately rainy; on the highest peaks, a forest climate with snow falls, while the areas along the Adriatic coast have a pleasantly mild Mediterranean climate with a large number of sunny days; summers are dry and hot, winters mild and wet with significant precipitations. Average temperatures in the interior: January -2 to 0o C, somewhat lower at the highest altitudes; August - about 20 oC and about 12 oC on the highest peaks. Average temperature in the littoral: January - 5 to 9 oC, August - 22 to 25 oC; sea temperature in winter: 2 oC; in summer, about 25 oC

Currency:
kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel agencies, hotels, camps, marinas; cheques can be cashed in banks.