Independance | June 25, 1991
Climate | Mild Mediterranean
Common language | English
Power | European standard
Official language | Croatian
Name | Republic of Croatia
Flights | 2.5h from London
Religion | Roman Catholic
Government | Democracy
Population | 4,493,312
Local currency | Kuna
Coastline | 5,835 km
Area | 56,542 sq km
Capital city | Zagreb
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It's on the tip of everyone's tongue and the hot topic of discussion among the traveling world. Croatia has become one of the top destinations across the globe and the new hot-spot in Europe. Only 2.5 hours from London brings you to a re-discovered land full of possibility and energy.
Undisturbed beauty, diverse people and culture, endless blue sea, and mountains that touch the sky; Croatia has more to offer than many realize. The country boasts an impressive 1,165 islands, and only 60 inhabited! There is an amazing selection of secluded caves, unspoiled beaches, and stunning landscape. There never seems to be an end to the diversity and variance of this picturesque Republic running opposite Italy on the Mediterranean.
Just a short trip from any European destination, and easy access beyond, planning your event in Croatia has never been easier. More flight routes every season from major cities, and some of the newest highways in Europe; getting in and around this country is more viable and simpler than ever. From Zagreb, to Pula, to Rijeka, Split and Dubrovnik; we cover them all and everything in between.
Croatia has become one of the top destinations across the globe and a brand new European MICE venue. Lonely Planet has picked Croatia as the hottest destination for, National Geographic for 2006, and ranked 2nd most talked about destination on Facebook in 2011. The New York Times placed the sunny destination of Hvar number 11 in their "The 53 Places to Go in 2008".
It is one of the sunniest locations in Europe with warm Mediterranean climate, scenic beauty and lush vegetation. Stunning Adriatic coastline with pristine waters is often cited as the finest in Europe.
Croatia has a very rich culture with world heritage sites as remains of Greek, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods can be found.
There are several billion euros in tourism projects planned over the next 5 years throughout Croatia.
In the Dubrovnik region alone there is the boutique Hotel Bellevue and newly re-opened Villa Dubrovnik which has an exception spa and views of the Old Town. Valamar Lacroma, 4-star conference hotel, and Radisson Blu are also completed, helping to increase the already excellent hotel offer in Dubrovnik. Istria in Northern Croatia has the conference hotel Lone in Rovinj, as well as the new Kempinski hotel next to the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.

