Tag: Croatia

The basilica, built in the 6th century, together with the atrium, baptistery and bishop's palace form an outstanding ensemble of sacred architecture in what was once a Roman city. The apse is adorned with magnificent gold mosaics. According to historyaah, the Euphrasiana Basilica is one of the most important churches in Croatia and is a fascinating testimony to late antique and early Byzantine art. The old town has Roman, Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque monuments. Poreč: facts Official title: Euphrasian Basilica and the historic center of Poreč Cultural monument: Roman traces such as the Marafor, formerly the Roman Forum, the Neptune and the Great Temple, Decumanus and Cardo Maximus, as well as the Euphrasian Basilica with the relics of St. Maurus, the city saint of Poreč, and St. Eleuterius, with the…

According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Croatia had an estimated population of over 4 million people, composed of multiple ethnic groups including Croats, Serbs and Bosniaks. The official language was Croatian but several other languages were also spoken. The economy was largely based on exports of manufactured goods, foodstuffs and chemicals. In terms of foreign relations, Croatia had close ties with its neighbors Slovenia and Hungary and maintained diplomatic relations with several other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. Politically, Croatia was a parliamentary republic led by President Stjepan Mesic since 2000 until his term ended in 2010. Following his term Ivo Josipovic became President in 2010 and is still in power today. Yearbook 2007 Croatia. According to CountryAAH, Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia.…