List of countries in the world. Facts and information

Did you know that the historical region of Dalmatia is the birthplace of Dalmatian dogs? Here, scientists first discovered ceramics depicting spotted dogs, a unique cultural heritage of Croatia.

Croatia also includes about 700 islands, 50 of which are inhabited.

The sensational TV series Game of Thrones was filmed in the country.

The White House, located in the capital of America, is faced with snow-white Brac stone, which is mined exclusively in the Croatian city of Brac.

Asteroid number 589 was named after Croatia.

Among the most famous souvenirs is a pillow stuffed with lavender. On the island of Hvar, plants grow in ideal conditions, which gives them a rich smell.

The country's capital is Zagreb, and it is the cultural, economic, and political center of the state.

Dubrovnik stands out as one of Croatia’s premier tourist destinations, attracting visitors from around the globe.

Croatia's national sport is football.

The country has a multilingual population, especially Italian, Hungarian and Czech.

The country has several historical monuments and architectural sites, such as Diocletian's Palace in Split.

The Golden Cape is a famous beach in Croatia. It is known for its stunning beauty and unique shape. Its extended point shifts with the wind and sea currents, and creates a different experience with each visit. Crystal-clear waters and rich surroundings make it ideal to do some activities as sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying the coastal scenery.

86% of residents are Catholics.

Trout lives here in all local lakes, but by law, it is strictly prohibited to catch it.

The local Colosseum is located in the city of Pula. It could have become a prototype for the Roman arena since it was built a little earlier.

Every year, on April 1 in Ludberg, no water flows from the central fountain, only wine. As a result, a large number of people always gather around the fountain.

The national symbol of the country is the devil and the red and white squares of the flag.

Ten sites in Croatia are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The land boasts exceptional natural resources, with the Plitvice Lakes National Park standing out as a testament to its breathtaking beauty.

Croatia's economy is based on services, industry and agriculture.

Croatia's fabulous beaches are among the best in Europe.

The country has become a trendsetter in world-tie fashion. Here, this accessory is called a cravat. Its first mention dates back to the Thirty Years' War of 1618-1648. French soldiers liked the neckerchiefs of Croatian horsemen, and they often asked the latter, pointing to a silk scarf - What is this? The Croats, not understanding the language, thought that the question meant, Who are you? and answered Croat. From here the word cravat, or tie, came into the French language.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the smallest city is in Istria-Hum. Only 23 people live there.

The land has never been included in the list of countries with a high level of environmental hazard. The purest drinking water is still supplied to residents through public water channels, which can be drunk without fear.

The plaster of the Veli Rat lighthouse on the Croatian island of Duga is mixed with more than 100 thousand egg yolks.

The only sea organ in the world is in the Croatian city of Zadar. This instrument produces sounds influenced by the noise of waves and winds.

Serbo-Croatian is spoken by 96% of the country's population, as in Montenegro (see facts about Montenegro). However, every second resident of Croatia knows, on average, two foreign languages. These are most often English and Italian.

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the Croatian Nin is officially recognized as the smallest church in the world. Its size is only 50 square meters.

In the mid-20th century, Croatia was the first country to officially open its beaches to nudists. This happened after the English prince Edward VIII and his beloved swam naked on the beaches of the Croatian island of Rab.

Croatian inventor Hvar Vucetac was the first to invent fingerprinting - a method of identifying people using fingerprints.