Croatia

The climate of Croatia varies according to the regions of the country. While it shows the effect of temperate and continental climate throughout the country, the typical features of the Mediterranean climate also constitute the Croatian climate. Low levels of oil, coal, bauxite, and iron are getting mined within the country; however, tourism forms the basis of Croatia’s economy. While the service sector accounts for 20% of the Croatian economy, the Croatian islands are important for the tourism sector. One hundred sixteen islands of the Croatian coast have a blue flag, and the ruins from the medieval period are interesting. Again, marinas, mountain tourism, and spas contribute significantly to the Croatian economy. While the country is developing in industry and agriculture, the capital city of Zagreb is an important industrial base city of Croatia. Weaving, iron/steel, and chemical industries are indicators of Croatian industry.

Croatia is ranked high among developing countries with each passing day, while the International Monetary Fund lists Croatia as one of the fastest developing countries. While Croatia achieves high standards in higher education, health, quality of life, and economy in the region, namely among Central European countries, improving these parameters with each passing day. Croatia has been a member of the European Union since 2013.