Croatia

• Population: 4.4 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Zagreb
• Area: 56,594 sq km (21,851 sq km)
• Major language: Croatian
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 kuna = 100 lipa

Croatia has some of the most gorgeous beaches in Europe with crystal clear water that makes diving and snorkeling here a pure pleasure. Sadly, everyone else in Europe has finally started to realise that and the Croatians are seeing all their beautiful country getting bought by Germans and English affluent enough to buy a second or third home.

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