Croatia

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Croatia - Population and Languages

The population of Croatia in 2003 was estimated by the United Nations at 4,428,000, which placed it as number 115 in population among the 193 nations of the world. In that year approximately 13% of the population was over 65 years of age, with another 20% of the population under 15 years of age.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Wedding in Croatia

Couples arrange their own marriages. Young people usually meet in school, through friends, or at work. They often begin to spend time together in the company of a larger group of friends. A young man and woman usually have a serious relationship before they meet each other's families. Individuals theoretically have a great deal of choice about marriage partners, but Croats tend to marry people of the same nationality and religion and with the same educational level and social status.

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Climate of Croatia

The part of Croatia that is best known and most visited by tourists is the Dalmatian coast and its islands in the Adriatic Sea.

This region has a Mediterranean type of climate with mild winters and warm, sometimes even hot and sunny summers.