President of croatia
Ivo Josipović
The president of Croatia 2014
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The president of Croatia 2014
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Ivo Josipović is the third President of Croatia since 2010. Josipović entered politics as a member of the League of Communists of Croatia (SKH), and played a key role in the democratic transformation of this party as the author of the first statute of the SDP that replaced the SKH-SKJ. He left politics in 1994, but returned in 2003 as an independent Member of Parliament. In addition to politics, Josipović has also worked as a university professor, legal expert, musician and composer. Josipović entered the 2009–2010 presidential election as the official candidate of the SDP, which he had rejoined in 2008. In the first round he topped eleven rivals with 32.4% of the vote, and entered the second round with the independent candidate Milan Bandić who had secured 14.8%. He went from being almost unknown to the general public in Croatia to winning 60.26% in the final election. He campaigned for Nova Pravednost (New Justice), calling for a new social and legal framework to address the deep social injustices, corruption and organised crime. This includes the protection of individual rights and the promotion of such fundamental values as equality, human rights, LGBT rights, justice, diligence, social empathy and creativity. Josipović was inaugurated as the third Croatian President on 18 February 2010, at St. Mark's Square, Zagreb. His term officially began at midnight on 19 February. At age 52, he became the youngest President of Croatia to date.
Why the country is called Croatia ?
Croats called themselves Hrvati and Croatia is Hrvatska in Croatian. But long before 7th century (it's estimated that's the time when Croats immigrated to today's Croatia), there was a region which was named Croatia by Romans. English speaking countries and many other adopted that word... Similar story with Greece which is actually Hellas in Greek.
Famous 10 Places in Croatia :-
1. Krka National Park
Located in Central Dalmatia of Croatia, the Krka National Park is a protected area of spectacular natural scenery, wildlife and historic sites. Situated along the Krka River within Sibinik-Knin County, the national park is best known for its numerous gushing waterfalls and natural pools of clear, blue-green waters.
2. Zagreb
The capital and largest city of Croatia, Zagreb is a vibrant metropolis packed with both historic and modern attractions. Located in northwestern Croatia, the city dates back to the 2nd century AD when a diocese was first established by Hungarian King Ladislaus. Today, Zargreb is a sprawling cosmopolitan city and the heart of Croatian culture, academics and government.
3. Korcula
Best known as the alleged birthplace of the famous merchant traveler, Marco Polo, Korcula is a 30-mile (50 km) island located off Croatia’s Adriatic Coast. Korcula is comprised of lush green forests, vineyards, olive groves, sandy beaches and charming villages. The island’s main town, Korucla Town, is a historic, walled town with Venetian Renaissance architecture, colorful markets and plenty of tourist facilities.
4. Pula
Located at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, Pula is a popular destination that has been attracting tourists as far back as ancient Roman times when fans flocked the city’s amphitheater to watch gladiator fights. Having been ruled by various government powers over the centuries, Pula today belongs to Croatia, and is best known for its wealth of Roman ruins and mix of cultures.
5. Zadar
A three thousand-year old city situated on a beautiful coastline rich in history is sure to draw tourists. Such a city is Zadar, located on Croatia’s northern Dalmatian Coast. Zadar could be called the ideal tourist getaway because it offers plenty to see and do without all the crowds of other popular destinations. At the heart of the city is its Old Town which offers fantastic sightseeing attractions including Roman ruins, medieval architecture and numerous old churches.
6. Rovinj
Located on Croatia’s Istrian peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, Rovinj is an archipelago of 20 islands with its Old Town set on a small peninsula. Narrow streets of cobblestone, stairways, arches and other interesting architecture make the Old Town a sightseeing adventure. Some of the Old Town’s historic gems include seven medieval city gates, the 12th century town clock and St. Euphemia’s Basilica, an imposing baroque church packed with many stunning art works.
7. Split
Nicknamed the “Mediterranean Flower,” Croatia’s second-largest city, Split, is located on a peninsula off the Dalmatian Coast. The city’s main attraction is its historic core of beautiful Gothic and Renaissance architecture of which the Diocletian’s Palace is the crown jewel. Built between 298 and 305 AD, this Roman Emperor palace complex is more like a small city itself with a maze of marble walkways and buildings containing shops, cafes and bars.
8. Plitvice National Park
One of the most beautiful natural wonders in Croatia and all of Europe, the Plitvice National Park consists of several breathtaking lakes, waterfalls and lush forest. The park’s most notable features are the 16 interconnecting lakes that are divided into upper and lower clusters. Formed by natural travertine dams, the lakes range in distinct colors from turquoise to blue, green and gray.
9. Hvar
One of the most popular places to visit in Croatia and in the Adriatic Sea, Hvar is a beautiful Croatian island off the Dalmatian Coast, favored for its landscapes of spectacular beaches, lavender fields and lush vineyards. Hvar’s main city, Hvar Town, is an attractive city, featuring 13th century walls, marble stone streets, Gothic palaces, stunning churches and an imposing old fortress.
10. Dubrovnik
Nicknamed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” the old city of Dubrovnik is one of the prominent places to visit in the Mediterranean. Located at the southern tip of Croatia off the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was established in the 7th century on maritime trade. The historic district, the Old Town, is stuffed with many historic features such as the old, defensive walls, cobblestone streets, magnificent palaces and stunning churches.
Info. about Croatia :-
Population: 4,489,409
Where is croatia ?
( Best answer ) - Croatia is a popular tourist destination, but before you travel there, you must first know where Croatia is. So where is Croatia?
Croatia is a Balkan country in Southeastern Europe. This coastal country can be found in the lower right-hand side of a on the Adriatic Sea. If you can find Italy on the map, you can trace your finger across the Adriatic Sea until you hit the opposite coast. Croatia enjoys the longest coast of all of the countries in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Croatia is in Southeastern Europe across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. Much of the country borders the sea – Croatia has about 590 miles of coastline (not including islands). Croatia borders Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. ( more information )
Where is croatia ?
( Best answer ) - Croatia is a popular tourist destination, but before you travel there, you must first know where Croatia is. So where is Croatia?
Croatia is a Balkan country in Southeastern Europe. This coastal country can be found in the lower right-hand side of a on the Adriatic Sea. If you can find Italy on the map, you can trace your finger across the Adriatic Sea until you hit the opposite coast. Croatia enjoys the longest coast of all of the countries in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Croatia is in Southeastern Europe across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. Much of the country borders the sea – Croatia has about 590 miles of coastline (not including islands). Croatia borders Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. ( more information )
Capital City: Zagreb, population = 804,200. ( information about the capital city ).
Currency: Kuna (HRK). ( more information about the currency ).
Currency: Kuna (HRK). ( more information about the currency ).
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) and CEST during summer.
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Religion: Almost 90% of the population in Croatia consider themselves Roman Catholic. The largest religious minority is atheism at about 5%. ( religion ).
History: Croatia's statehood can be traced back to the 7th century, but Croatia has often been absorbed into or ruled by other kingdoms, like Italy, Hungary, and Austria-Hungary. Croatia was a part of Yugoslavia in the last century but began activities to gain independence in 1991. Today, Croatia is known for its tourism, fine coastal weather, and beautiful natural scenery, though evidence of its past associations with various political entities over its centuries-long history can be identified in some of its most popular destinations. ( Croatian war of independence )
Culture: Croatia's World Heritage sites acts as a good introduction to one aspect of Croatia's culture, though the breadth and depth of Croatian culture can better be experienced through its food, Croatian folk costumes, music, and holidays. The number of regional differences in Croatia's cultural artifacts is astounding, and visitors are encouraged to learn a little about the local customs in each city they visit.
Food in Croatia: Beside the standard European cuisine present in all restaurants and hotels specialties from the grill and the roasting-spit (lamb, pork, poultry) are very popular. Croatia’s food has been influenced by many different cuisines. Some gastronomes claim that the country’s cuisine has its roots in the cuisine of ancient Rome, and many areas do have food pretty similar to Italian cuisine. Food styles, however, vary considerably; the Sibenik area is characterised by the predominance of seafood and fish, cooked with herbs and olive oil, and often heavily seasoned. In contrast, meat- pork and pork products, veal and rich foods based on flour, dairy products and potatoes are the dominant the food of continental Croatia. Some of Croatia’s popular dishes are turkey with mlinci (flour dumplings), zagorska zlevka (cornflour cake), squash rolls, walnut rolls and visovacka begavica, lamb cooked with sour ewe’s milk. Other specialties include the Gavrilovic salami, the Dalmatian smoked ham, salty pilchards, sheep cheese, peppered Slavonian sausages, paprika-flavoured salami, etc. Fish fricassees and rich cakes are specialties of Slavonia. The country also has some good wines - red as well as white, and unusual brandies, including plum brandy and walnut brandy but king of all wines is Dingac (15-16% of alcohol), a thick red wine from the peninsula of Peljesac.
Language: ( press on me - language ).
Religion: Almost 90% of the population in Croatia consider themselves Roman Catholic. The largest religious minority is atheism at about 5%. ( religion ).
History: Croatia's statehood can be traced back to the 7th century, but Croatia has often been absorbed into or ruled by other kingdoms, like Italy, Hungary, and Austria-Hungary. Croatia was a part of Yugoslavia in the last century but began activities to gain independence in 1991. Today, Croatia is known for its tourism, fine coastal weather, and beautiful natural scenery, though evidence of its past associations with various political entities over its centuries-long history can be identified in some of its most popular destinations. ( Croatian war of independence )
Culture: Croatia's World Heritage sites acts as a good introduction to one aspect of Croatia's culture, though the breadth and depth of Croatian culture can better be experienced through its food, Croatian folk costumes, music, and holidays. The number of regional differences in Croatia's cultural artifacts is astounding, and visitors are encouraged to learn a little about the local customs in each city they visit.
Food in Croatia: Beside the standard European cuisine present in all restaurants and hotels specialties from the grill and the roasting-spit (lamb, pork, poultry) are very popular. Croatia’s food has been influenced by many different cuisines. Some gastronomes claim that the country’s cuisine has its roots in the cuisine of ancient Rome, and many areas do have food pretty similar to Italian cuisine. Food styles, however, vary considerably; the Sibenik area is characterised by the predominance of seafood and fish, cooked with herbs and olive oil, and often heavily seasoned. In contrast, meat- pork and pork products, veal and rich foods based on flour, dairy products and potatoes are the dominant the food of continental Croatia. Some of Croatia’s popular dishes are turkey with mlinci (flour dumplings), zagorska zlevka (cornflour cake), squash rolls, walnut rolls and visovacka begavica, lamb cooked with sour ewe’s milk. Other specialties include the Gavrilovic salami, the Dalmatian smoked ham, salty pilchards, sheep cheese, peppered Slavonian sausages, paprika-flavoured salami, etc. Fish fricassees and rich cakes are specialties of Slavonia. The country also has some good wines - red as well as white, and unusual brandies, including plum brandy and walnut brandy but king of all wines is Dingac (15-16% of alcohol), a thick red wine from the peninsula of Peljesac.
Geography:
Croatia can be classified as a Pannonian-Adriatic country due to its south-eastern European and Mediterranean position.The surface area of Croatia totals 87,667 square kilometres, which is made up of 56,538 square kilometres of mainland (65%) and a coastline - both internal and territorial seas - of 31,139 square kilometres (35%).
The majority of Croatian mountains belong to the Dinaric Alps (which extend from the border of Slovenia to Montenegro). The Dinaric mountain range in Croatia is famous worldwide for being a classical example of deep karst. Although there are mountains in Croatia, it is the only country in the South-Eastern Europe without a peak above 2000 m.
The Croatian coast is located between the Dinaric Alps to the east and the Adriatic Sea to the west and has 1,100 miles (1,800 km) of coastline. One of the striking characteristics of the Croatian coast is that it has a total of 1,244 islands, islets, rocks and reefs. For an overview of some of the geographical features of the Adriatic Sea.
Forests make up 36% of the surface area of Croatia and the dominant forests in the continental regions are English oak, hornbeam, beech and fir. The coastal belt and islands are characterised by alpine pine, downy oak, white and dark hornbeam and dense evergreen underbrush.
Croatian rivers belong to the drainage basins of the Black Sea (62%) and Adriatic (38%).
The Croatian climate is mainly continental but at higher altitudes there is also a mountainous climate. In the coastal regions, slightly south of the island Rab, the climate is classified as Mediterranean. The northern Adriatic (Istria, Kvarner mainland and the islands) has a moderately continental climate, excluding the interior parts of the region. For a more detailed overview of Croatia’s climate and weather.
Croatia can be classified as a Pannonian-Adriatic country due to its south-eastern European and Mediterranean position.The surface area of Croatia totals 87,667 square kilometres, which is made up of 56,538 square kilometres of mainland (65%) and a coastline - both internal and territorial seas - of 31,139 square kilometres (35%).
The majority of Croatian mountains belong to the Dinaric Alps (which extend from the border of Slovenia to Montenegro). The Dinaric mountain range in Croatia is famous worldwide for being a classical example of deep karst. Although there are mountains in Croatia, it is the only country in the South-Eastern Europe without a peak above 2000 m.
The Croatian coast is located between the Dinaric Alps to the east and the Adriatic Sea to the west and has 1,100 miles (1,800 km) of coastline. One of the striking characteristics of the Croatian coast is that it has a total of 1,244 islands, islets, rocks and reefs. For an overview of some of the geographical features of the Adriatic Sea.
Forests make up 36% of the surface area of Croatia and the dominant forests in the continental regions are English oak, hornbeam, beech and fir. The coastal belt and islands are characterised by alpine pine, downy oak, white and dark hornbeam and dense evergreen underbrush.
Croatian rivers belong to the drainage basins of the Black Sea (62%) and Adriatic (38%).
The Croatian climate is mainly continental but at higher altitudes there is also a mountainous climate. In the coastal regions, slightly south of the island Rab, the climate is classified as Mediterranean. The northern Adriatic (Istria, Kvarner mainland and the islands) has a moderately continental climate, excluding the interior parts of the region. For a more detailed overview of Croatia’s climate and weather.
CULTURE
Croatia's flag ;
Croatia's flag consists of its crest upon horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue. Above the white and red checked crest arch the shields that represent Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia. This flag has been in existence since the mid 1800s.
Croatia under venice ;
Parts of the Dalmatian Coast exhibit Italian influence. This does not result simply from Croatia's proximity to Italy. Throughout history, Venice coveted Croatian territory and even ruled it briefly. This relief represents Dubrovnik's avoidance of Venitian rule; the winged lion is a symbol of Venice.
Croatia and the Necktie ;
Croatia takes credit for inventing the necktie. Supposedly, the French were intrigued by Croats' practice of tying pieces of fabric around their necks and developed a fashion out of their inspiration during the 1700s.
This statue of the writer Marko Maruliæ celebrates the invention of the necktie by Croatia.
This statue of the writer Marko Maruliæ celebrates the invention of the necktie by Croatia.
Croatian Traditional Costume ;
This doll is dressed in traditional Croatian dress. Note the headscarf and the embroidered skirt.
Croatian Traditional Clothing - Shoes ;
These shoes accompany the Croatian traditional costume. For folk dancing, more practical dancing shoes may be worn.
Croatia Traditional Dress - Headscarf ;
This traditional Croatian headscarf is embroidered, and flowers are woven through the twisted fabric.
Fishing in Croatia ;
Croatia's proximity to the sea means that fishing has long been a typical occupation of its inhabitants, and its coastal cuisine will reflect reliance upon fresh ocean catch.
Croatia's Local Products ;
Visitors to Croatia can purchase locally produced products, like lavendar, wine, and olive oil.