The Dutch guy gave me a great idea. I would really really really like to find out what exactly do people around the world know about the country I was born in, and where I've lived ever since. Some of them don't even know it exists. So please, without cheating, googling or copying, write down everything you think you know about it. I'll make sure that the best answer is awarded!!! :)))
PS: No Croatians please, as well as Bosnians or Serbians, that wouldn't be fair.
2006-08-19 04:42:05 · 16 answers · asked by Petra 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Former part of Yugoslavia, was at war with Serbia for its independance at the beginning of the 90s. Has a large Mediterranean coastline (taking almost all the place of Slovenia and Bosnia). Not in the EU, but I guess they're working on it.
I think it was part of Ottoman Empire at its largest extent. During WW2, a pro-Nazi governement was installed, but there was an important Resistance movement, probably led by the communists.
Towns best known are Zagreb and Dubrovnik (maybe Split ?). Seems to became a developping touristing destination mixing charms of Eastern Europe and the mediterranean climate - lovely place by photos I've seen.
Population is Slav. They are probably majority Christian, with a important Muslim minority (as well as in Bosnia or Serbia).
Former French porn actress Draghixa is born in Croatia, she's now a DJ. That's the only (partly) Croatian people I know :) Maybe the soccer player Boksic was from Croatia too.
That's all I can say, there are probably mistakes :)
2006-08-19 10:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by a_t_c_h_o_u_m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A newly independent country. Formerly part of Yugoslavia and before that a loose federation with the Serbs and Bosnians. It is located on the Adriatic sea and is shaped like a C.
Tito was a Croat
Team Croatia did very well in the 2002 World Cup
Team Croatia has performed well in international basketball
Blood is Mediterranean Slavic and the religion Catholic despite being so close to Constantinople. Believe that Bosnians are of the same people who have become Muslims during the Ottoman rule.
I believe there are strong political and economic ties with Italy
Canadian boxing great George Chuvalo is a decendant of Croatia
That's all from the top of my head, I hope I got most of them right
My family immigrated from Portugal and I am a Canadian.
2006-08-19 05:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by famousblue11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an American and this is what I know about Croatia:
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb
The Croatian word for Croatia is Hrvatska
Croatia use to be part of Yugoslavia.
Croatia has a resort town on the Adriatic Sea called Dubrovnik.
Croatia is bordered by Serbia,Slovenia,Montenegro and Austria.
Main religion is Roman Catholic
Croatia is across the Adriatic Sea from Italy.
The Dalmatian comes from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.
2006-08-22 13:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by liker_of_minnesota 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once did a report about Croatia, I printed off like 100 pages, but I'm afraid I don't remember much. I remember that the original settlers of Croatia are actually from the middle east. I can't remember her name, but one Croatian lady won the gold medal at the winter olympics when they were held in Salt Lake City.
2006-08-20 14:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by georgemiddleton3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I know about Croatia is that the capital city is Zagreb, it borders on Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia and Hungary, and that it's divided into two regions, Slavonia and Dalmatia? Am I right? What do I win? See, I didn't Google or Wikipedia or anything! Am I good or what? lol
2006-08-24 08:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Croatia used to be part of Yogoslavia. The capital is Zagreb. It has coastline on the Adriatic Sea & that's about all I know about Croatia.
2006-08-24 15:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by BethS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I came to know about Croatia only from Goran Ivansevic who played in Wimbledon. I think he is an abssador of your country.
2006-08-20 07:35:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 19:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went there when i was 3 (18 years ago) before the war that made yugoslavia into bosnia, croatia and serbia. from what i remember it was beautiful and the people were shy but friendly. and didnt like their photo being taken. i stayed in my grandads boat in a merina and there was loads of watermelons and oranges and a funny little market that i brought this hippo teddy that ive still got.
2006-08-19 04:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by thespecialone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am embarrassed to say that I have no notion at all.
I think of somewhere like Hungary, rolling green countryside, and lots of farmers in fields. Beautiful old buildings, and winding cobblestone streets in towns, all blown to bits by war.
Lots of hungry and displaced people and not much going on to help them.
Hopefully, since you are a young person, online, and very well-versed in English, my ideas are all mistaken.
Now, you have me interested, I am going to google to find out the truth.
2006-08-24 04:25:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lottie W 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋