Location: Southern Europe, along the Adriatic Sea coast. Neighboring countries include Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.
Capital: Zagreb
Tourist Attractions: The Republic of Croatia, once a war-stricken country, has now rebuilt itself to present a beautiful facade to tourists. Most tourists flock to its splendid Adriatic coastline to bask in the Mediterranean sun. Other places worth visiting are Dubrovnik, famous for its medieval architecture and the ancient Roman ruins at Split. The Mljet Island is also popular with tourists for its dense forests and picturesque villages, vineyards and national park. For all its beauty, tourists should be careful while exploring Croatia, as some of the remote areas have not been cleared of landmines. Hence it is advisable not to roam into isolated fields or abandoned villages.
Access: Croatia is well connected by railways to many European countries including Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro. Many European international airlines also carry passengers to and from Croatia. Ferry services from Italy and Greece operate in the Adriatic Sea. Croatia can also be reached by bus from Hungary or Germany.
Climate: Croatia experiences a mix of Mediterranean and continental climate. The regions along the Adriatic Sea have a Mediterranean climate while the northern part of the country has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.