Today, we continue on our virtual backpacking trip through Europe, and our next stop is... Croatia! This is a country that has always been on my 'real life' wish list, so I am excited to explore it this week. Let's dig in!
Home to more than 100 mammal species, Croatia is one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe.
The Croatian waterfront is known as the Dalmatian Coast.
The Dalmatian breed of dog has been confirmed as native to Croatia, with illustrations found dating back to the 17th century.
Lights, Camera, Action! Some of our favorite movies and shows have been shot in Croatia including: Game of Thrones; Star Wars; Fiddler on the Roof; Sophie's Choice; Dr. Who and Mamma Mia 2.
In 1906, Slavoljub Penkala invented a mechanical pencil that he called a 'Penkala'... today, we call it a 'Pen'!
The world's smallest town, Hum, can be found in Croatia.
The national flower of the country is the Iris.
The Guinness Book of World Records confirms that the largest ever recorded White Truffle was grown in Croatia.
Picigin, the amateur beach ball game with the collective goal of not letting the ball touch the water, was invented here.
Thanks to influence from Greece more than 2,500 years ago, wine has long been made in Croatia.
Marko Marulić, who coined the term, "psychology" in the late 1400s, and is considered the world's first psychologist, was Croatian.
Croatia enjoys 2,715 hours of sunshine per year. That's more than Sydney, Australia!
Shakespeare's Comedy, 12th Night, is set in Dalmatia.
Alfred Hitchcock is quoted as expressing that Zadar has the "Best Sunset in the World."
Rice Chocolate was invented in Požega in 1963.
Nikola Tesla was born in Croatia.
The Maglite was invented by a Croatian named Tony Maglica.
Lord Byron famously called Dubrovnik, "The Pearl of the Adriatic."
The area we know as Croatia today was once home to the largest Neanderthal Community.
The necktie was created in Croatia.
Croatia is the country that is the proud home to the largest number of UNESCO Intangible Goods.
With more than 10% of the country covered in nature parks and reserves, Croatia is very green.
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