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Economy of Croatia

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PEOPLE OF CROATIA

The Croatians are ethnic people where 10 percent of the overall population comprises of Serbs with a minor portion inhabited by the Hungarians and Italians. The people are friendly in nature while maintaining their traditions quite religiously.

ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC OF CROATIA

Art: The Hvar Island made its trademark in the production of lace, from the threads coming from the agave leaves, which is widely accepted in the region. A good example of primitive architecture along with unique artworks can be sighted at the churches located from Istria to Boka Kotorska bay. The unique ancient buildings are adorned with architectural designs of the primitive age.

Culture: Croatia boasts of 13 century extended history with several major landmarks, monuments and noble men. Comprised of six world heritage spots and eight national parks this place is known for discovering fountain pens. The necktie popularly known as cravat made its origin from this place. The place is famous for its rich history, literary skills and artistic creations.

Music: The music of Croatia made its entry with major influences from the Mediterranean , Balkans and Central Europe. Pop, Rock and folk music is something that would delight your senses here. The Klapa music made its entry here, which carried the significance of country's love, wine, countryside and seashores. Tamburitza , gusle , Zagorje are the major folk songs of this region. Dance Music became quite popular here with song accompanied with euro dancing.

FLAG OF CROATIA

The Flag of Croatia is designed with equal sized horizontal band of color typical of Pan Slavic namely red, white and blue. The Coat of Arms adorns the center location of the flag. The coat of arms represents a shield topped with five minor shields, which denote the historical regions of Croatia forming a basic structure of a crown. The main part of the coat of arms is designed in checkerboard style with 13 red and 12 silver colored fields. These fields are none other than chessboards that represent the different geographical regions of Croatia.

ECONOMY OF CROATIA

The economic growth of Croatia depends mainly on tourism, banking and public investments. Croatia produces crops like w heat, corn, sugar beets, sunflower seed, alfalfa, clover, olives, citrus, grapes, livestock, dairy products and many other items. The place even holds small industries like chemicals, plastics, machine tools, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel items, aluminum, wood, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, paper, petroleum and its refining, food and beverages and many others.

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