CROATIA 
Central/Southern Europe
Capital: Zagreb
Languages: Croatian
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity
(Roman Catholic)
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
- Croatian people describe themselves as ambitious and resourceful.
- Croatian have very strong ties to their family.
- Croatians are very proud of their heritage and culture, and this sense of pride comes from their long and rich culture, as well as a legacy of foreign invasion and control.
FUN FACTS: 
- Croatia is home to the world’s smallest town: the town of Hum, a sleepy place with cobblestone streets…and that’s about it!
- The Croatian currency is the Kuna, which is the Croatian word for the marten, a ferret-like rodent prized for its luxurious fur!
- Croatia is home to the world’s most beautiful sunset…according to Alfred Hitchcock! To find out if you agree, you must visit the city of Zarar.
USEFUL PHRASES:
- How are you? Kako ste?
- Fine, thanks. Dobro, hvala.
- My name is… Zovem se or ime mi je…
- Nice to meet you! Drago mi je da smo se upoznali!
- Thank you. Hvala.
“Being an au pair was a beautiful experience for me. Not that I only met new friends from all around the world but I gained a new family and therefore enriched my life.” – Pavica – au pair from Croatia
Photo by: Sergei Gussev {flickr}