Croatia
Croatian Culture Language: Croatian is the official language of Croatia. 96.1% of Croatians speak this language. Serbian is the second most spoken language in Croatia. Http://www.cia.gov
Croatian Culture Religion: 87.8% of Croatians are Roman Catholics. 4.4% of Croatians are Orthodox. - this could be Catholic Orthodox or another form of Orthodox church. Http://www.cia.gov
Croatian Culture This is traditional clothing. Many people wear modern clothes similar to Italy. They wear Levis and Nikes, same as we do. Http://www.digitalartsphotogra phy.com Http://www.everyculture.com
Croatian Culture Government The Croatians have a presidential/parliamentary democracy.
Croatian Culture Food: Burek- meat pie, sometimes cheese and apple. Grilled Fish: this is one of their favorites. Http://www.croatia4u.org
Croatian Culture Traditional music in Croatia is played on the bag pipes, accordions, and violins.
Croatian Culture Jobs: - Agriculture is the most important industry in Croatia. - There are chemical plants and many other industries in Croatia.
Croatian Culture History: * Part of Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of WWI * During WWII there was a war for internal control over the Yugoslav territories. * Croatia became independent from Yugoslavia on June 25th, 1991. Http://www.everyculture.com
Croatian Culture Interesting Facts: * The president serves 5 years for one term and can serve two terms. * Day of National Gratitude is August 5th. * Family's do not go out to eat. Http://www.everyculture.com
Croatian Culture US vs Croatia - Presidents: US- 4yrs/2 terms Croatia- 5yrs/2 terms - Women and Men can get higher education