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    Sounds of Croatia

    Our April 2020 series is coming to an end and I would like to end it on a different “note”, by exploring some traditional Croatian music.

    April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by rilakszagrebguide

    So… Istria Is Just Goats, Right?

    What’s a goat doing there on our flag? Last week we found out that Croatians are literally obsessed with martens. If you missed it, check the post… Read more “So… Istria Is Just Goats, Right?”

    April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by rilakszagrebguide

    About my country and city

    If you’re reading my blog and you’re wondering – what is this country of Croatia, where is this Zagreb – here are just some general information. Reading is good, but I suggest you do something better than just reading about Croatia. Come and visit this beautiful country that is getting more and more popular with travelers all around the world.

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    General quick facts:
    Name of the country: Croatia, Republic of Croatia
    Local name: Hrvatska, Republika Hrvatska
    Language: Croatian
    Capital city: Zagreb
    Area: 56,542 km2
    Population: around 4,250,000
    Main religions: Roman Catholic (cca 85 %), Orthodox (cca 4 %)
    Currency: kuna (HRK)

    Flag:

    2000px-Flag_of_Croatia.svg

     

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    Croatia is not only by the sea! Remembering my #mondaymoments this May. Wine cellars in #Ilok, eastern #Croatia ! Can't wait to go back 😃 #tourleader #tourguide #workfromhomelife #croatiafulloflife
    I can't watch this! First Monday in May, a year go, perfect #mondaymoments in the #elaphitiislands, an archipelago of small #islands near #dubrovnik in #croatia
    Sweet memories! I was reading a #travelblogger writing about her #visit to #nationalpark #Krka in #croatia🇭🇷 ! I shared it on my site #linkinbio ... Here I am last year on a #grouptravel with a group from #portugal🇵🇹 Soon we will #travelagain! #staysafe #traveltomorrow #croatialongdistancelove
    It's the right time to #visit #croatia ! One condition: join a #tour right here! Check the gallery of our tours in #may2020! #staysafe #stayhealthy #traveltomorrow #rilaks #tourguide #tourleader #tourleaderlife #workfromhomelife #croatialongdistancelove #travel #trip #enjoylife #croatiafulloflife
    #ramadankareem Wishing a blessed Ramadan that will inspire you with strength to win every challenge of life! Image: #mosque of #Zagreb #Croatia ... short post about the history of our modern mosque available now on my site. #tourguide #tourleaderlife
    Last Thursday - martens. This Thursday - goats. Impressive coat of arms, 19th century. Why is a #goat there? Visit #istria #croatia in my new post! Link in bio #tourguide #tourleaderlife #workfromhomelife #travel #stayhome #travellater

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