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Croatia, The former Yugoslav nation and recently a republic, is one of the most beautiful destinations in Eastern Europe for holiday makers and those seeking Croatia package deals.
Croatia is almost three times the size of Wales with a land area of 56.542 square kilometres. Mount Dinara at 1,830 is its highest peak and the Sava is its longest river. Its border with Bosnia and Herzogovina is almost 1000 km and it also borders Slovenia, Hungary and Serbia.
Islands and coastal areas within Croatia have a Meditteranean climate while many inland areas experience short, cool summers and severe winters. Its long coastline on the Adriatic include cliffs and beaches. Offshore there are more than one thousand Croatian Islands including Cres and Krk.
The capital Zagreb, is a major tourist attraction for Zagreb package deals; as well as Croatia having seven world heritage sites. The Charming old town of Dubrovnik has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1979 and was damaged in the recent Balkan wars. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ Dubrovnik is one of the Adriatics primary tourist destinations, and popular with those seeking city break package deals, as well as longer Dubrovnik holidays deals. This 7th century town was initially under the control of the Byzantine Empire which after the crusades came under Venetian control and later as a free state between the 14th and early nineteenth centuries. With the fall of Austria-Hungary after the Great War Dubrovnik was incorporated into the kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia). In the Balkan War of 1991 the Red Cross estimated there was 114 casualties including the poet Milan Milisic.
Other UNESCO world heritage sites include the Plit vice lakes National Park, the Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik, the historic complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, The city of Trogir and the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the historic centre of Porec.
Along with Croatia, seven World heritage sites are eight national Parks. Its famous people include the inventor of the Torpedo Giovanni Luppis and the inventor of parachutes Faust Vrancic. Heavyweight Boxer Zeljko Mavrovic gave World champion Lennox Lewis one of his best fights of his career. Losing narrowly on points. Recent Wimbledon mens singles champion Goran Ivanisevic is a Croatian.
The population of the nation is only 4.4 million and its nominal GDP was $63.9 billion. The country is a member of the United Nations, the Organization for security and co-Operation in Europe and is a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
Croatia has applied to become a member of the European Union. With recent new members which include Romania it seems likely that this small coastal nation will join within the next decade.
So whether you are looking for a short Dubrovnik city breaks, or looking for Croatia package deals, Croatia is sure to please.