Croatia

Croatia is situated in the south of Europe and borders the Alps and runs through until the Panonic lowlands and the banks of the Danube. Croatia borders Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro. Croatia is also situated at the Adriatic Sea. The tourist areas along the Adriatic coast (Istria, Kvarner Bight and Dalmatia) are popular holiday destinations. There are also archipelagos which are worth a visit: Brijuni is an archipelago consisting of 14 islands. The Kornati is an archipelago consisting of 140 inhabited and uninhabited islands. The capital of Croatia is Zagreb. The city is divided into two parts: the upper, gornji grad and the lower part, donji grad. The height of 36 metres between the two parts are bridged by steep streets, but it can also be made with a cableway. Another touristic attraction is the city of Dubrovnik. This city has an old centre on the list of UNESCO world heritage. Famous are the city walls and the old fortress in the ancient city without traffic. Another attraction is the city of Split, especially famous for the palace of Diocletian, a Roman emperor.