Croatia

Basic facts  Small country (around square km)  Continental and Mediterranean region  2, 715 hours of sunshine a year  Most rainy days in winter

Mediterranean region Dalmatia Istria

Zadar  Dalmatia  The most beautiful sunsets  Sea organ

Split  Dalmatia  Diocletian’s Palace  Statue of Gregory of Nin

Dubrovnik  Dalmatia  Probably the most famous city on the coast  Long history with Venetians  City walls

Brela  Dalmatia  Village  One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe

Hum  Istria  The smallest town in the world  Population: 17-23

Continental region  Zagorje  Slavonia

Zagreb  Metropolis  Sava  Upper town

 Famous legend about how Zagreb was named

 Lots of changes through the history

Trakoscan castle  Zagorje  From 13 th century  Named after Drachenstein knights

Vinkovci  Slavonia  The oldest city in Europe

Kopacki Rit  Slavonia  The largest wetland in Europe

Landscape and nature Velebit degenia  1, 246 islands  444 protected areas  37, 000 known species; 1, 000 endemic species  8 national parks  10 nature parks  2 strict reserves

National parks  Brijuni Krka  Kornati Mljet

 Paklenica  Risnjak Northern Velebit

Plitvice lakes  The most famous national park  The biggest and the oldest  16 lakes  Movies based on Karl May

Famous products- souvenirs  Pag cheese  Pag lace  Licitar hearts

Fun facts  Tie  The biggest truffle