Croatia
18.12.2008: Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a South-Eastern European country at the crossroads between the Pannonian Plain and the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Zagreb.The geographical location of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea has allowed it to serve as a prime trade route for East and West since ancient times.
On 25th of June 1991 Croatia declared itself independent from Yugoslavia, a move that resulted in the Homeland War (1991-1995). In December 1991 the German government recognized Croatian independence, with the rest of the world quickly following suit.
The Croatian economy has a stable functioning market. International Monetary Fund data shows that Croatian GDP stood at 39.567 billion Euro or 8,910 Euro per capita in 2007. Read more >>
Croatia has enjoyed steady growth in foreign investment over the last several years, buoyed by a growing economy, low inflation, a stable exchange rate and developed infrastructure. With progress towards membership of NATO and the European Union being in an advanced stage, Croatia has taken a leading position in the region and anticipate further stimulus for investment and growth.
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Education, Personnel and Labor Market
Primary education in Croatia starts at the age of six resp. seven and consists of eight grades. Secondary education is provided by secondary schools and vocational schools. Read more >>
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