Croatia

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Language: Croatian is the official language of Croatia. 96.1% of Croatians speak this language.

Serbian is the second most spoken language in Croatia.

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Religion:Religion:

87.8% of Croatians are Roman Catholics.87.8% of Croatians are Roman Catholics.

4.4% of Croatians are Orthodox.4.4% of Croatians are Orthodox.

- this could be Catholic Orthodox or another - this could be Catholic Orthodox or another form of Orthodox church.form of Orthodox church.

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Croatian Culture This is traditional clothing. Many people wear modern

clothes similar to Italy. They wear Levis and Nikes,

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GovernmentGovernmentThe Croatians have a presidential/parliamentary

democracy.

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Food: Burek- meat pie, sometimes cheese and apple.

Grilled Fish: this is one of their favorites.

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Traditional music in Croatia is played on the bag pipes, accordions, and violins.

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Jobs:

- Agriculture is the most important industry in Croatia.

- There are chemical plants and many other industries in Croatia.

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HistoryHistory::

* Part of Austro-Hungarian Empire until the * Part of Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of WWIend of WWI

* During WWII there was a war for internal * During WWII there was a war for internal control over the Yugoslav territories.control over the Yugoslav territories.

* Croatia became independent from * Croatia became independent from Yugoslavia on June 25Yugoslavia on June 25thth, 1991., 1991.

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Interesting Facts:Interesting Facts:

* The president serves 5 years for one term and * The president serves 5 years for one term and can serve two terms.can serve two terms.

* Day of National Gratitude is August 5* Day of National Gratitude is August 5thth..

* Family's do not go out to eat. * Family's do not go out to eat. Http://www.everyculture.comHttp://www.everyculture.com

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US vs CroatiaUS vs Croatia

- - Presidents: US- 4yrs/2 terms

Croatia- 5yrs/2 terms

- Women and Men can get higher education