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Economic-geographical features and interesting facts of Croatia. Geographical location Relief and climatic conditions

Croatia

Republic of Croatia(Croatian) Republika Hrvatska listen)) is a state in the south of Central Europe and the west of the Balkan Peninsula, a former Soviet republic within Yugoslavia that became independent in 1991.

Coat of arms of Croatia

The coat of arms of Croatia is a shield with 25 red and white squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern. On top of the shield is decorated with a stylized crown, consisting of five links in the form of the historical coats of arms of Croatia, the Republic of Dubrovnik, Istria, Dalmatia and Slavonia. The coat of arms has been known since the time of the independent Kingdom of Croatia (11th century).

According to an ancient legend, the chessboard squares in the coat of arms of Croatia did not appear by chance. Once the Slavic ruler Svetoslav Surinia (10th century) played a game of chess with the Venetian Doge Pietro II. The winner received the right to own the cities of Dalmatia. According to the results of the game, this right went to Svyatoslav, which gave rise to the depiction of chess on his coat of arms.

Flag of Croatia

The national flag of Croatia is a rectangular panel of three equal horizontal stripes: the top - red, the middle - white and the bottom - blue; with the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia in the middle. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1:2.

For a long time, the folk clothing of the Croats - cloth jackets decorated with braid, galloon were of different colors - red, white and blue, and when in 1848 the inauguration of the Croatian Ban - Josip Jelačić took place in his outfit, these three colors were combined.

Considering the enormous contribution of Josip Jelacic to the preservation of national heritage and independence, from that moment the countdown of the tricolor state symbol begins, which by combining colors symbolizes the unification and integrity of the Croatian people.

Political structure

Croatia is a parliamentary republic led by a president who is elected by popular vote every 5 years.

The president is the supreme commander in chief, forms the government and represents the country internationally.

The highest legislative body of Croatia is the Parliament (Sabor).

The head of government is the prime minister.

The Sabor consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Commons.

Geographical position

The Republic of Croatia is located in Central Europe, bordering on Slovenia in the north, Hungary and Serbia in the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the southeast, Montenegro in the south, and the Adriatic Sea in the west.

According to natural and climatic conditions, the country is divided into four regions: Istra, Kvarner, Gorski Kotar and Lika in the north-west; Dalmatia in the central and southern part of the Adriatic coast, the North-West region in the central continental part, as well as Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem in the east.

Relief

Most of Croatia's territory is located at an altitude of more than 500 m above sea level, but there are no mountains higher than 2100 m. The Adriatic coast is separated from the interior by mountain ranges. high peaks: Tsintsar (2085 m), Velika Vershina (1890 m), Dinara (1830 m), St. Jure (1762 m), Vaganski (1757 m), Plesevica (1648 m), Risnjak (1528 m), Kula (1534 m), Uchka (1396 m). The eastern and northwestern parts of the country are predominantly low-lying.

The Croatian Adriatic coast is one of the most rugged in the world. It has 1,185 islands and islets with a total length of coastline 4058 km. The length of the coast of the mainland along a conventional straight line is 600 km, and taking into account its ruggedness - 1778 km. Most big Island- Krok (409.9 km2); in the north - large islands Cres, Losinj, Pag and Rab, Dugi Otok - in the center, and in the south - Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Mljet. The largest peninsulas are Istria and Pelesac.

Geographical location of Croatia

Croatia is located in south-central Europe and has common borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina 932 kilometers, with Slovenia 670 kilometers, with Hungary 329 kilometers, with Serbia 241 kilometers and Montenegro 25 kilometers. Coast Adriatic Sea stretches for 1,777 kilometers, and the entire length of the coastline, including the islands, is 4,058 kilometers. Geographical coordinates Croatia 45°8′30″ N 16°13′45″ E

Extreme geographical points of Croatian territory: eastern 45°12′ N. w. 19°27′ E. d. (G) (O), western 45°29′ N. w. 13°30′ E. d. (G) (O), south 42°23′ N. w. 16°21′ E. d. (G) (O), north 46°33′ N. w. 16°22′ E. d. (G) (O).

In the southeast, Croatia interrupts its coastline with the exit of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Adriatic coast with the city of Neum.

Geography of Croatia

Country territory 56,594 square kilometers, this is the 127th result in the world. IN geographically Croatia can be divided into the Adriatic Coast, the Dinaric Highlands and the Central Danube Lowland, 53.54% of Croatia's territory is valleys below 200 meters above sea level, most of them are in the north in the Central Danubian Lowland. The highest points of Croatia are located in the Dinaric Highlands, which are located southeast of the Alps from the Cicarija and Učka mountains in the west in Istria to the Žumberak mountains in the northeast. Mount Dinara is the highest in Croatia and has a height of 1831 meters, in addition, the mountains Sneznik, Svilaya, Risnjak, Kapela, Velika, Plešivica, Velebit and Biokovo have heights of over one and a half kilometers. Speleologists will be interested in the bonfire massif of the Dinaric Highlands with countless caves, fifty of which are over 250 meters long, and three caves are over one kilometer long, including the Kita-Gacheshina cave, which is 20 kilometers long.

The Middle Danube Lowland stretches from the north of Croatia to the territory of Hungary, highest points are the mountain ranges of Medvednica 1035 meters and Ivanščica 1059 meters in the north of the capital of the country.

The Adriatic coast is the most tasty morsel for tourists; in addition, the islands of Krk, Korcula and Cres are of interest; the high island of Brac, 780 meters high, is picturesque. Most of the coasts of Croatia are cut by castor relief; traces of volcanoes can be found on the islands of Brusnik, Jabuka, Vis and in the vicinity of the city of Komiza.

62% of Croatia's territory belongs to the Black Sea basin. The largest rivers in the country are Kupa 296 kilometers, Mura, Drava 505 kilometers, Sava 562 kilometers, Danube 188 kilometers, the Adriatic Sea basin includes the Neretva River 20 kilometers and Cetina 101 kilometers.

The most large lake in Croatia, Vranskoe with an area of 30.7 square kilometers in northern Dalmatia, on the Drava River there is the Dubrava Reservoir, on the Cetina River Peručanskoe. However, tourists are interested in the small but picturesque Plitvice lakes, which are connected by waterfalls but separated from each other by natural dams. You can swim near the waterfalls; all lakes have their own unique color.

Nature of Croatia

In terms of biological diversity, Croatia is the richest country in Europe, forests occupy 47% of the country's territory, and there are 444 protected natural areas in Croatia, accounting for 8.5% of the total area. Including 8 national parks, 11 natural parks and 2 reserves, the most popular natural Park- these are the Plitvice lakes, which are also an object World Heritage UNESCO, tourists are also interested in the Velebit Natural Park.

Half of Croatia lives on only 26.8% of the country's territory; for example, in Zagreb, which occupies 6.6% of the territory, more than a quarter of the total population of Croatia lives.

Earthquakes are a frequent occurrence in Croatia, especially on the resort Adriatic coast. Foreign tourists should know this so as not to be afraid in vain; once a decade, quite strong earthquakes occur in Croatia.

Economic and geographical position of Croatia

Croatia – independent state Balkan Peninsula, located on the northeastern coast of the Adriatic Sea.

The country borders Serbia and Montenegro (east), Hungary (north), Slovenia (northwest), Bosnia and Herzegovina (southeast).

The capital of Croatia is Zagreb. The total area of the country is 56.5 thousand square meters. km.

Note 1

After independence in 1991, Croatia's level of economic development declined sharply. The main tasks of the economic development of this country: reducing the level of taxation, developing entrepreneurship, reducing government expenses, increasing employment, strengthening the social protection system, increasing the importance of science and the latest technologies in the economy.

Leading industries in Croatia: petrochemical, chemical, electronic and electrical engineering, textile, food, pharmaceutical, woodworking. The main breadbasket of the country is its northeastern regions, where wheat, corn, soybeans, sugar beets, flax, hemp, potatoes, sunflowers, and fodder crops are grown.

In the lowlands and on the hillsides people engage in gardening (mainly apples and plums) and viticulture.

Croatia consists of a continental part located in the river basin. Sava and the Adriatic part stretched along the coast of the sea. The Adriatic coast of the country is characterized by a large number of islands. The largest islands are Cres and Krk, with total area more than 405 sq. km.

Relief and climatic conditions

Most of the country is located at an altitude of more than 500 m above sea level. Mountain ranges separate the interior of Croatia from the Adriatic coast.

The central and western regions of Croatia are represented by the sharply dissected Dinaric Highlands. Karst formations are widespread here - caves, sinkholes, etc. The highest peak is Tsintsar (2085 m). Eastern regions The country is a hilly plain crossed by the Drava and Sava rivers.

Different areas of Croatia experience different climatic conditions:

central regions – the climate is temperate continental, characterized by cold and wet winters, dry and hot summers; the average temperature of the cold season is from -1 to +3º C, the average temperature of the warm season is from 20 to 23º C;
mountainous areas - characterized by cold, snowy winters and cool summers; the average temperature in winter is from -5 to 0º C, in summer – from 13 to 18º C;
Adriatic coast - Mediterranean climate with warm and humid winters, hot and dry summers; the average temperature of the cold season is from +5 to +10º C, the average temperature of the warm season is from 23 to 26º C.

Natural resources

Water resources. Total renewable water resources– 105.5 cubic meters m. Includes the Danube with its tributaries Sava and Drava, the rivers Rasa and Mirna in Istria, Krka, Ermanja, Cetina and Neretva in Dalmatia. a few small rivers, waters of the Adriatic Sea. The most big lake- Vransko. The 16 Plitvice lakes are famous (Fig. 1).

Minerals. The country has developed deposits of coal, oil, natural gas, bauxite, lignite, bitumen, iron and manganese ores, calcium, cement marl, quartz, graphite, alumina, mica, building stone and rock salt. Large valuable deposits of bauxite are found in Istria, Dalmatia and the islands.

Natural healing resources. The main natural healing resources are bioclimate, landscape, therapeutic mud, mineral waters. There are three types of resorts: climatic, balneological, and mud. Mineral water: radon (Krapinsko Toplice); sulfide (Varazdinski Toplice, Tuchelske Toplice); iodine thermal water (Bizovačke Toplice); sulfur-radon waters (Istarske Toplice); ferruginous, iodine-bromine, hydro-carbonate waters (Topusko); sodium chloride waters (Nafthalan).

Tourist resources. There are 444 protected areas in Croatia (8.5% of the total area). The most popular parks and reserves: Brijuni islands with Mediterranean vegetation, Plitvice karst lakes(16 lakes connected by waterfalls and the Korana River), Kornati island group, Rocky Mountains Paklenica, Velebit mountain range, wild fauna of Rysnjak forest.

Flora and fauna

Note 2

Croatia is a Mediterranean oasis with many rare species of plants and animals.

The vegetation is very diverse (4,300 species) and varies greatly in different parts of Croatia:

Islands, areas of the Adriatic coast, southern Dalmatia. The vegetation is subtropical. In the mountains and foothills there are broad-leaved forests of hornbeam, maple, and oak, interspersed with thickets of shiblyak.
Central mountainous regions. Beech, oak and hornbeam forests predominate. Spruce and beech-fir forests grow in the upper mountain belt.
Flat terrain (Baranya, Slavonia). Forest-steppe and steppe vegetation with large areas of broad-leaved forests of linden, oak, hornbeam and maple.
Valleys large rivers. There are oak, willow, poplar, various shrubs, and many meadows.
Adriatic Sea. Famous for its variety of green, brown and red algae.

The diversity of fauna is less pronounced. They live in mountain ranges brown bears, deer, wolves, foxes, forest cats, stone and pine martens, hares, roe deer, chamois, badgers.

On the well-warmed and treeless slopes of the Dinaric Highlands, snakes and lizards are found. There are many turtles in coastal areas.

Croatia has a diverse avifauna. The most notable species: kite, eagle, falcon, partridge, capercaillie, gull, stork. Many waterfowl and nesting species. There is a wide variety of species of woodpeckers: three-toed, gray-haired, black (yellow), large and small spotted, white-backed, and verticelled.

There are many birds in the wetlands at the confluence of the Danube and Drava.

The coastal waters of the Adriatic Sea are home to monk seals and many commercial fish species.

Croatia

Coat of arms of Croatia

Flag of Croatia

Political structure

Croatia is a parliamentary republic led by a president who is elected by popular vote every 5 years.

The president is the supreme commander in chief, forms the government and represents the country internationally.

The highest legislative body of Croatia is the Parliament (Sabor).

The head of government is the prime minister.

The Sabor consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Commons.

Geographical position

Most of Croatia's territory is located at an altitude of more than 500 m above sea level, but there are no mountains higher than 2100 m. The Adriatic coast is separated from the interior by mountain ranges. The highest peaks: Tsincar (2085 m), Velika Vershina (1890 m), Dinara (1830 m), Sveti Jure (1762 m), Vaganski (1757 m), Pleševica (1648 m) ), Risnyak (1528 m), Kula (1534 m), Uchka (1396 m). The eastern and northwestern parts of the country are predominantly low-lying.

The Croatian Adriatic coast is one of the most rugged in the world. It has 1,185 islands and islets with a total coastline of 4,058 km. The length of the coast of the mainland along a conventional straight line is 600 km, and taking into account its ruggedness - 1778 km. The largest island is Krok (409.9 km2); in the north are the large islands of Cres, Losinj, Pag and Rab, Dugi Otok in the center, and in the south - Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Mljet. The largest peninsulas are Istria and Pelesac.

The Danube (188 km) and its tributaries Sava (562 km) and Drava (505 km) flow inland and empty into the Black Sea. The few rivers that carry their waters to the Adriatic Sea through narrow gorges have strong elevation changes throughout their entire length, forming a large number of waterfalls The longest of them - Mirna and Rasa - flow in Istria, and Zrmanja, Krka, Neretva and Cetina - in Dalmatia.

The largest lake in Croatia - Vransko (30.7 km2) is located near Biograd. The most attractive are the Plitvice Lakes (a chain of 16 lakes with the Korana River), the Red and Blue Lakes near Imotski (karst origin), the freshwater Lake Vransko on the island of Cres and the lakes Vizovacsko and Prokljansko (along the Krka River near Šibenik). Well-known artificial lakes are Lokve and Bayer in Gorski Kotar, Trakoščan in Croatian Zagorje and Perutsa on the Cetina River in Dalmatia. Lake Kopachevo and the wetlands around it are the habitat of birds in the largest ornithological reserve in Europe - Kopachki Rit.

Adriatic Sea

It washes the Balkan and Apennine peninsulas, its average depth is 252 m, the northwestern part is shallow (maximum 23 m in the Gulf of Trieste), while in the south its depth reaches 1200 m. The Adriatic waters off the Croatian coast are clean and transparent, i.e. To. mountain rivers do not carry silt and sand into it. In August the water warms up to 25 - 27°

C. In addition, in terms of its characteristics, it meets all the strictest standards of the World Health Organization (WHO). The salt content is 34 mg/l. This means that it is twice as salty as Black.

Croatia has the highest clear weather rate in Europe, 270 - 300 sunny days per year. Pine forests They coexist with tropical plants here, and the water transparency reaches 50 meters.

The Adriatic coast has a Mediterranean climate with hot and very dry summers and warm and humid winters. The climatic features of this region are determined primarily by the influence of the sea, which softens all seasonal temperature fluctuations. average temperature January from +5°С to +10°С, August - from +23°С to +32°С. Water temperature in summer is +25°С, +27°С. Mountain areas have cool summers and cold winters with lots of snow.

Croatia, one of the smallest countries in Europe, is home to about 4,300 plant species. The world of marine flora and fauna is rich, among which there are endemic species, i.e. found only in this area.

Capital

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One of the youngest capitals of Europe - Zagreb, located on the Sava tributary of the Danube, has thousand-year history. In Zagreb, bounded from the north mountain range Medvednica and its suburbs are home to almost 1/5 of the population of the entire Croatia.

Once upon a time, on the site of Zagreb there was a Roman settlement of Andautonia. Then the Croats came to this land. According to legend, the Croatian warriors walked for a long time, exhausted by thirst, until their leader stopped and stuck his sword into the ground, from where water rose like a fountain. He shouted to the delighted soldiers: “Let’s rake in the water!” Because of this phrase the name Zagreb appeared. According to another version, the name “Zagreb” comes from the Croatian “behind the breg” - behind the hill.

At first Zagreb consisted of two independent settlements called Kaptol and Gradec. Now both Kaptol and Hradec are the central historical districts of the city and represent a unique ensemble of Gothic architecture.

On St. Mark's Square in Hradec there is a 14th-century church with a roof decorated with the Croatian coat of arms. Once upon a time, Hradec was surrounded by a wall and gates; only the Stone Gate has survived to this day. From the Hradec observation point you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of Zagreb.

The symbol of the city is located in Kaptol - a huge Cathedral Zagreb in neo-Gothic style, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The cathedral is considered the most tall building in Zagreb.

From Zagreb it is easy to get anywhere in Croatia. The A1 expressway connects the capital with the coastal resort towns of Split and Dubrovnik, and the A6 highway connects with the nearest seaport- Rijeka. Train Station and the main bus station are located in the very center of Zagreb.

Museum lovers will appreciate the capitals of Croatia, because Zagreb has a great variety of museums to suit every taste.

Transport system of Croatia

Public transport

The most common type public transport in Croatia is a bus. In addition to buses in large cities (eg Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Pula, etc.) there is also a network of tram lines (Zagreb and Osijek tram). Tickets for travel are usually sold inside the bus or tram or at newsstands.

Buses

International bus service quite developed in Croatia. Bus routes run to Croatia from many European countries.

Almost all parts of the country are covered by a network of buses. passenger transportation. Almost every town has bus station(Autobusni Kolodvor), where you can buy tickets and check the schedule.

Water transport

Various ferries, motor ships, and hydrofoils operate between Croatian cities located on the Adriatic coast. On water transport you can reach most inhabited islands. There are also international flights. Valid from May 28 to September 30 summer schedule with more frequent departures.

Airports

There are 6 in Croatia international airports and three civilian airports for local and charter flights

International airports:

§ Zagreb Airport (17 km from the center of Zagreb),

§ Split airport (24 km from the center of Split),

§ Dubrovnik airport (18 km from the city),

§ Pula airport (6 km from the center of Pula),

§ Zadar airport,

§ Rijeka Airport.

Airports for local and charter flights:

§ Bol airport

§ Losinj Airport

§ Osijek Airport

The category “transport in Croatia” also includes taxis.. The tariff when boarding a taxi is 2.4 dollars, plus 0.96 dollars for each kilometer. Trips made on holidays and weekends usually cost 20% more.

In general, there are no problems with transport in Croatia. There is almost always an alternative to using another type of transport, especially when it comes to famous resort centers. If you are an ardent fan active rest, you can rent a bike.

Economy

The leading industries are: shipbuilding, mechanical engineering, chemical, food, textile, woodworking, electrical and electronics, pharmaceutical industries. Tourism is an important sector of the economy.

Advantages: stable economic growth. Under the auspices of the IMF, a program to reduce government spending has been launched. Growth of tourism.

Weaknesses: privatization that has been dragging on since 2001 and resistance from trade unions. The damage from the war is about 50 billion dollars. High unemployment (17.7% as of January 2010).

Population

The population of Croatia is approximately 4800 thousand inhabitants.

Of these, 78% are Croats, 12% are Serbs, 0.9% are Bosnians, 0.5% are Hungarians, 0.5% are Slovenes, Italians, Albanians, Czechs, Slovaks, Gypsies, and Jews also live.

Religion: 87.8% are Catholics, 4.42% are Orthodox, 1.2% are Muslims, 0.19% are Protestants.

The official language is Croatian.

Languages also common: German, Italian, among young people English, the older generation remembers Russian.

Latin alphabet.

Traditions

Croatia is a country with rich national traditions. The seven values of this country, which include customs, traditions and folk crafts, are included in the list cultural heritage UNESCO. The following traditions were included:

Carnival of “ringers”, which takes place every year in the city of Kastav;

Church procession called “Behind the Cross”. Takes place before Easter on the island of Hvar. On this day, residents of six villages on the island undergo a procession of the cross, 25 kilometers long. They are led by a barefoot man carrying a cross. The procession proceeds without rest.

Lace from the islands of Hvar and Pag, from Lepograva. Unesco considers these to be three traditions of lace making;

Wooden children's toys, which have become a folk craft in Zagorje;

Spring procession taking place in Goryan;

In this country there is a traditional evening called “korzo”. This word means an evening walk along the embankment or in the city center, when everyone looks at each other with interest. In this case, only one goal is pursued - people show themselves and look at others. Close attention is not considered indecent here. This tradition is nice because anyone can join it.

Another equally widespread tradition is the love of strong coffee and sweets. Croats usually gather in a small cafe with friends, eat sweets and coffee, and have a leisurely, confidential conversation.

In Croatia, it is customary to go to church on Sundays.

After the marriage ceremony in Croatia, it is customary for the bride's married relatives to remove the bride's veil and instead put on an apron and headscarf. This can be said to be a symbol of her married status. Afterwards, all those gathered go around the well three times and throw apples into it.

The national culture in this country is unique and deep. It bears the imprint of long periods of foreign rule and a unique geographical location. Although Croatia was dependent on foreign powers for a long time, it still managed to maintain its individuality and identity. In addition, she still blossomed and rose to new heights.

Croatian cuisine

Croatian cuisine stems from Central European and Mediterranean cooking traditions. In the center of the country, Slavic and Central European culinary influences are more predominant, where simplicity is the main thing, in the coastal regions there is a very strong Italian influence with various delights, and the cuisine of the north-east of the country is also influenced big influence Austrian and Hungarian chefs.

The central regions of Croatia are famous for simple but nutritious dishes: Sambor steak, potatoes stewed with sweet aromatic wine, sausages.

The coastal regions of Croatia are famous for their seafood, fish, and shellfish dishes. Almost along the entire coast you will be offered fresh sea fish grilled, fried and baked clams, shrimp, lobster, boiled shells, stewed and fried mussels and fresh oysters.

The mountainous regions of Croatia are famous for their lamb dishes and abundant vegetable side dishes of beans and potatoes. You should definitely try the spit-roasted lamb. You will be amazed by the many types of sheep cheeses and of course the national delicacy of Croatia - prosciutto. This is a pork ham, smoked and dried, served with sheep's cheese or olives.

Attractions

Croatia has become one of the most popular destinations in the last decade tourist centers Europe. This country has an unprecedented number of historical attractions, covering a significant period in the history of European civilization - from civilizations Ancient Greece and Rome to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Yugoslavia. Also in Croatia you can find some of the most beautiful and unique national parks in Europe, such as Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Park. Every year Croatia is visited by several hundred thousand tourists who, in addition to enjoying historical and natural attractions, spend time on the Adriatic coast, where some of the most beautiful beaches of our subcontinent.

The famous Croatian national park Kornati is located in one of the most picturesque regions of Croatia - Dalmatia, on a small archipelago of islands of the same name.

This national park is known not only for its natural diversity, but also for its extensive network of water labyrinths - straits.

Vela Spila Cave is located near the town of Vela Luka on the Croatian island of Korcula. The name of the cave is translated from Croatian as “big cave”. Numerous artifacts were found in the cave, which date back to the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods (7380-7080 BC). Other finds date from the period 13500 - 12600. BC, and some finds have also been dated using radiocarbon dating, and some of the finds are over 20,000 years old.

Plitvice lakes in the same name national park Croatia is located in the mountainous region of Lika.

This national park lies on the Plitvice Plateau, which is surrounded on three sides by the Dinaric Alps. The most famous mountains of this chain in this region are Plzesevica (1640 m.), Mala Kapela (1280 m.) and Medvedak (884 m.). National Park covers an area of karst rocks, dolomites and limestones that contain lakes and caves. The water in the lakes is known for its unique color scheme - it changes from azure to green, from gray to sky blue. The color of the water in lakes depends on the minerals and bacteria in the water and how intense sunlight penetrates the surface of the lake.

The Blue Cave or Blue Grotto is a water-filled sea cave in a small bay called Balun, on the eastern side of the island of Biševo near the Croatian Adriatic coast. The cave is located in the central part of the Dalmatian archipelago.

This grotto is one of the most popular tourist attractions in this region of Croatia.

Zagreb Lower Town is often referred to as the cultural and business center of the Croatian capital. Majority hotel complexes Zagreb is located precisely in the Lower Town.

Unlike Upper Town, the streets of this part of the city are wider, with a large number of parks, squares and alleys. The main shopping streets are also located here, in particular, the most famous shopping street in Zagreb is Ilica Street. In the same area is Marshal Titus Square, where the National Theater of Croatia is located.

The Cathedral of St. Lovro of the 13th - 16th centuries is the most famous architectural structure in Trogir. It was built in the Romanesque style.

The cathedral is one of the monuments of world culture. Based on research, the cathedral was built on the foundation of an ancient basilica, which was destroyed during the Saracen invasion in 1123.

Visa and customs control

Visa issues: There is a visa regime between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

However, when tourist trip It is enough to present a tourist voucher, for an individual (private) - the original invitation from relatives or friends, certified by a notary.

For a business trip to Croatia, you must have an invitation (a fax copy is sufficient) from your Croatian partner, certified by the seal and signature of the responsible person.

In all cases, you must present a valid passport at the border.

Children must have their own passport or be included in the passport of one of the parents.

Duration of stay Russian citizens in the country without a visa is limited to 3 months. Russian citizens whose stay in Croatia may exceed 90 days must apply for an entry visa at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Moscow before entering the country.

Customs control:

The customs regulations of the Republic of Croatia are harmonized with EU standards.

Alcohol and cigarettes. You can import into the country: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 g of tobacco, 1 liter of strong alcoholic drinks, 2 liters of wine (goods whose quantity exceeds the specified quota are confiscated).

Jewelry and valuables. The import of jewelry and valuables is permitted within the limits of personal needs.

If they are intended for gifts, then you must present a sales receipt with the price and pay a duty of 30% of the cost of the goods.

Artistic and cultural-historical values. Without special permission, it is prohibited to import items of artistic or collectible value.

Weapons and ammunition. The import of firearms and ammunition must be declared.

Currency. You can have foreign currency and checks in any quantity when entering and leaving the country.

Other. You can bring into the country 1 kg of coffee or tea, 50 ml of perfume or eau de toilette intended for personal use. Goods whose quantity exceeds the specified quota are confiscated.

Items prohibited for import/export:

Prohibited for import:

Explosives;

Antique items;

Drugs;

Items that harm the ozone layer.

Russian institutions

Embassy Address:

Republic of Croatia, 10000 Zagreb, st. Bosanska, 44

Fax: (385 1) 3755-040

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8.00 - 17.30 (lunch break from 13.00 to 14.00); Friday 8.00 - 14.00.

The embassy is closed on weekends and holidays Russian Federation

Press attache of the Embassy

PAVLOV Boris Nikolaevich

Phone: (385 1) 3755-038, 3755-039

Fax: (385 1) 3755-040

Email: [email protected]

Consular Section of the Embassy

Head of Department - Andrey Borisovich IVANKOV

Phone: (385 1) 3755-904

Fax: (385 1) 370-59-82

Email: [email protected]

Opening hours: visitors are accepted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00 to 12.00 (Central European time).

Counselor of the Embassy on Economic Affairs

MIRZOYAN Georgy Surenovich

Phone: (385 1) 3755-038, 3755-039

Fax: (385 1) 3755-040

Email: [email protected]

Office of JSC "Aeroflot - Russian Airlines"

st. Zrinjevac, 6

Phone: (385 1) 4872-055, 4872-076

Fax: (385 1) 4872-051

Office at Pleso airport

Phone:(385 1) 4562-288, 4562-258

Representative of the Russian Center for International Scientific and Cultural Cooperation

Vinogradi 82

Tel.: (385 1) 3702-683

Accommodation facilities

Croatia offers its guests a wide variety of hotels at different levels. From family mini hotels and hotels with apartments instead of rooms, the so-called aparthotels, to upscale five star hotels.

Hotels are scattered throughout the Adriatic coast of Croatia, some hotels are located right on the seashore, others are closer to the mountains, many hotels are also in the continental part of Croatia: Zagreb, Zagorje. Cheap apartments and rooms without commission thanks to direct contact with apartment owners. You independently resolve issues of payment and accommodation with the property owner. You can rent an apartment in Croatia without paying agency fees

Useful phone numbers:

Police - 92.

Fire service - 93.

Ambulance - 94.

Roadside assistance - 987.

International telephone code Croatia - 385.

Urban help desk - 988.

General information service for the country - 989.

International information service - 902.

List of used literature

1. http://www.croatia.mid.ru - website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Croatia

2. http://www.kdmid.ru - consular information portal

3. http://ru.wikipedia.org - free information encyclopedia

4. http://euguide.ru/ - magazine about holidays in Europe

5. http://www.adriariva.com

6. http://www.croatia.awd-bt.com - online guide to Croatia

7. http://etnolog.ru - encyclopedia of the peoples of the world

8. http://www.tribuna.ru - publishing house

9. http://journeying.ru - online magazine about tourism and travel

10. http://croatia.ru - official website of Croatia in Russia

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Croatia

Geographical position

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Nature of Croatia

Relief and climatic conditions

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