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Tourism in Croatia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the Krka waterfalls, part of the Krka National Park; and Eight areas in the country have been designated national parks, and the landscape in these areas is afforded extra protection from development. The interior of the country, with the exception of the capital Zagreb, has fewer tourist attractions. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tourism_in_Croatia   (118 words)

FIND info on CROATIA: National parks, nature and heritage in Croatia National costumes in Croatia, that always consists of blouses, skirts or dresses, aprons, shoes and kerchiefs for women and of shirts, trousers, vests and shoes for men, can be divided into three types. Kornati NP In the central part of croatian Adriatic Sea, there is amazing group of islands named Kornati archipelago. Krka NP The Krka National Park was proclaimed a national park in 1985; it is the seventh national park in Croatia. www.findcroatia.com /general/national_parks_croatia.htm   (908 words)

National Parks Croatia is one of the countries which have adopted and implemented international recommendations (Second World Conference on National Parks, 1972) regarding the protection of valuable coastal and marine environments. The National Park included the Donji Kornati series of islands and the southeastern part of the neighboring Dugi otok (Telascica bay), with the adjoining sea (towards the open sea, the boundary of the National Park is one nautical mile from the shoreline). The land part of the National Park is a typical karst terrain: it is made of carbonate rocks, mainly limestone, and it therefore displays most of the karst phenomena -- cracks, cavities, sinkholes, depressions, grottoes, and a variety of erosive, corrosive and abrasive forms of rock. www.inet.hr /~fnad/sites/natpark.htm   (1517 words)

National parks - holiday, accommodation, apartments, skiing, lodging, rooms The National Park Krka is spread over 142m2 of land and the River Krka is a rocky phenomenon which, as it flows towards the sea, forms a number of lakes, waterfalls and rapids. The Island Mljet is one of the greenest Adriatic islands and one third of the island belongs to the National Park Mljet. The National Park Risnjak was declared a National Park in 1953. www.travel-tourist.com /nacionalniparkovi_en.htm   (762 words)

Istria on the Internet - Geography - Parks This will also increase a number of visitors to national parks, including both physical and financial turnover, and this is vital given the current situation in Croatian tourism and the economy in general. The latter percentage is the contribution of the national parks to this initiative. The multiple entry passes for national parks were elaborated by the Tourism Ministry, and they have been available since the beginning of this month. www.istrianet.org /istria/geography/parks/park-passes.htm   (1054 words)

NATIONAL PARKS in Croatia by FIND CROATIA Each of the national parks is maintained by a separate institution, overseen and funded by the government ministry of nature conservation and spatial development. In 1953, it became the national park of the Republic of Croatia. National Park Kornati -- the area map, the description of islands, a islets and reefs, photo documentaries, a code of conduct, news for eco-tourist, price list... www.find-croatia.com /national-parks-croatia.html   (412 words)

Read comments about the review at dooyoo.co.uk Croatia Croatia was never on my list of places to go, but after reading your op, I might try it one day. Excellent op, we have never been to the area of Croatia, but you certainly make it sound interesting, thanks for your comment on my Crete opinion and the nomination for a crown. Lovely op and nice to hear that Croatia is still worth a visit, I was there when it was still Yugoslavia and loved it. www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/croatia-1/294757/comments   (420 words)

Kornati - TheBestLinks.com - Archipelago, Croatia, National park, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, ... The Kornati archipelago is one of the Croatian national parks located in central Dalmatia, south of Zadar. Kornat, the biggest of the islands, comprises two-thirds of the park area. Kornati, Archipelago, Croatia, National park, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a... www.thebestlinks.com /Kornati.html   (154 words)

Where do you want to go birding in Croatia today? Information on endangered birds is derived from the IUCN Red List, Birdlife International, and supporting data bases developed by Ian Patton, of Merlin Species Watcher. herons in Croatia, ornithological paradise for bird watchers, on the left side of the river Sava downstream from Zagreb. Plitvice Lakes National Park - There are records of 126 species of www.camacdonald.com /birding/eucroatia.htm   (506 words)

The World Travel Guide Online - Croatia [local name: Hrvatska] The Brijuni National Park in the north, near the popular tourist resort of Pula, is separated from the mainland by the 3-km (1.8 miles) wide Fazana Channel and consists of 14 islands and islets; a range of tourist facilities are available. The nearby Krka National Park, an inland area traversed by the river Krka, is noted for its Skradinski waterfall (one of two in the park) and its historical buildings, most notably the Visovac monastery, which is located in the middle of the widest part on the Krka river. The Kornati National Park is an archipelago consisting of a group of approximately 140 islands and islets scattered over an area of 300 sq km. tis1.wexas.com /wtg/data/hrv/hrv130.htm   (1275 words)

Croatia The list of prohibited requirements is exhaustive and covers domestic content requirements and domestic purchase preferences, the "balancing" of imports or sales in relation to exports or foreign exchange earnings, requirements to export products or services, technology transfer requirements, and requirements relating to the conduct of research and development in the host country. Croatia's commitment to adopt EU laws, norms, and practices, as well as the obligations of its IMF Stand-by Arrangement, World Bank structural adjustment loans, and WTO membership—commit Croatia to increase transparency and to equitable application of laws to both domestic and foreign businesses. The BIT bars all expropriations or nationalizations except those that are for a public purpose, carried out in a non-discriminatory manner, are in accordance with due process of law, and are subject to prompt, adequate and effective compensation. www.state.gov /e/eb/ifd/2005/42004.htm   (10508 words)

Croatia Croatia applied for European Union membership in 2003 and the EU leaders accepted it as an official candidate country in 2004. Yugoslavia was invaded during World War II and Croatia was made into a fascist puppet-state named the Independent State of Croatia. The Croats are a largely Slavic people, who migrated from areas of what is today Galicia (in Ukraine and Poland) and settled in present-day Croatia during the 7th century. www.yotor.com /wiki/en/cr/Croatia.htm   (927 words)

Basic facts about Croatia The Croatian National Emblems are: the tricolour flag (red, white, blue, arranged in this order perpendicularly to the staff), and the coat of arms (13 red squares and 12 silver squares arranged intermittently in a 5 times 5 pattern). Parts of the Croatian nation are historically and culturally deeply rooted to the territories of the neighbouring Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and also to Austria, Slovakia, Italy, Romania. Croatia has 56,542 square kilometers (plus its sea area - 31,900 sq.km.) 1,777 km of coastline (and more than 4,000 km of islands coastline), 4,437,000 inhabitants (just as a quarter of New York), and almost as many abroad, counting through last three generations. www.hr /darko/etf/gen.html   (854 words)

Croatia Croatia is situated in south-east side of Europe and covers an area of 56.542 km2 with 31.067 km2 of territorial waters. All those who have already visited Croatia or have heard about it, certainly know that Croatian sea is not just one of the most beautiful but the cleanest as well. There are 1.185 island, islets and reefs in the Adriatic sea, so it is not strange that Croatia is known as a land of thousand islands. www.exasyachts.com /croatia.htm   (1184 words)

Great Public Spaces: Parks: all types Project for Public Spaces (PPS) - Placemaking for Communities Washington Square Park, NYC Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, this historic park is characterized by its large, central fountain, proximity to New York University and triumphal stone arch. Paley Park Located within Midtown's cultural district and surrounded by high-rises, this celebrated "vest-pocket" park is a welcome respite from the sights and sounds of urban living. New Haven Green A 17th century town green, cited by numerous historical organizations as one of the most beautiful public greens in the country. www.pps.org /gps/list?type_id=1   (2990 words)

Dubrovnik Online, general information about Croatia The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, a charming medieval city of exceptional beauty known for its spirit and architecture, with a population of approximately 1 million. There are seven national parks in Croatia, three being in the mountainous regions (Risnjak, Paklenica and Plitvička Jezera), and four in the coastal regions (Kornati, Brijuni, Krka and Mljet). Over the years, Zagreb has become the scientific, political and economic center of Croatia. www.dubrovnik-online.com /english/general.php   (566 words)

www.vlada.hr - National Parks  Eight National Parks have been established in the Republic of Croatia. PAKLENICA- A National Park on the southern slopes of Velebit - the largest mountain massif of Croatia, extends from its highest peaks to the shoreline. A National Park is a large tract of land with exceptional natural features, comprising one or more ecosystems that have been unaltered or only marginally altered by human activity. www.vlada.hr /?jezik=&ru=215&sid=   (749 words)

The Wildlife & National Parks of Croatia The National Park of Krka is one of the natural wonders of Croatia, 15 minutes south of Sibenik in the direction of Kin, and should not be missed. Four of the parks are in the mountainous region, which are Risnjak, Sjeverni Velebit, Paklenica and Plitvice Lakes, and four are in the coastal region, which are Kornati, Mljet, Brijuni and Krka. The western part of the island is a National Park with two deep bays which are referred to as lakes because of their very narrow outlets to the sea. www.dalmatiancoast.com /property/wildlife.html   (1252 words)

Croatia: About, Facts, Culture The archipelago is one of the seven National Parks of Croatia, abounding in rare plant and animal species, including a zoo park with animals from other climate zones. The beauty of the virgin nature and the abundance of animal and plant life, were the reasons why the area was designated a national park in 1949 and why UNESCO put Plitvice lakes on its list of world natural heritage in 1979. Risnjak is is a national park, situated relatively close to the coast, in the region of Gorski Kotar. www.croatiaemb.net   (1323 words)

POMPEII AMONG 46 NEW SITES INSCRIBED BY UNESCO ON WORLD HERITAGE LIST {4 December 1997} The National Park of Plitvice, in Croatia, on the other hand, was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger. Sibiloi National Park is situated on the east shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. The underwater world of the national park has become famous due to the attraction it has for divers who rate it as one of the best places in the world to view large pelagic species such as sharks, rays, tuna and dolphins. www.unesco.org /op/eng/unescopress/97-236e.htm   (4199 words)

Protected Areas Programme - The national parks have their own authorities whilst the nature reserves are administered by "experimental farms" belonging to the Ministry of Agricultural Economy. Most national parks are administered by the cultural section of the Secretariat for National Education, Culture and Physical Education, with each park having its own administrative committee, usually its own administrative office and a special management plan. In Montenegro, national parks are governed by administrators with their directors appointed by the government of the Republic. www.unep-wcmc.org /protected_areas/data/countrysheets/yug.html   (5188 words)

Croatian National Tourist Board Croatia - The Pearl of the Adriatic - is located on the crossroads of the Central and Eastern Europe, on the beautiful Adriatic coast. Besides its natural beauty, Croatia has been a part of Europe and a center of culture for at least 2,000 years. The city of Zagreb is the country's capital, and a center of arts and culture with its numerous museums and galleries hosting world-renowned exhibits and festivals. us.croatia.hr   (233 words)

Dreamsailing Charter - Vacation Itineraries - Route of National Parks Route of National Parks - Blue Route - Maestrale Route Sail through 3 exotic national parks which are completely unlike each other, and each one as breath-taking as the other. A wide range of restaurants which offer an excellent choice of delicious seafood, lamb and excellent wine, some of the best eating out in the Mediterranean. www.dreamsailing.it /english/vacation/route_park.htm   (182 words)

activities.htm WTO is currently organizing regional conferences, in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance, UNEP and TIES to bring together stakeholders from the different sectors, stimulate and reinforce national processes, and for establishing regional networks of certification systems for the exchange of experiences, harmonization of procedures and standards. At the request of the United Nations General Assembly, the World Tourism Organization has prepared a report on the activities undertaken by States and major international organizations in the framework of the International Year of Ecotourism. The publication "Awards for improving the coastal environment: The example of Blue Flag" was produced jointly with the United Nations Environmental Programme and the Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe in 1997 to disseminate the Blue Flag Programme in non-European countries. www.world-tourism.org /sustainable/activities.htm   (2645 words)

yacht charter Croatia Motor yacht charter Croatia or sailing yacht charter Croatia, Online booking Even though Croatia is a young state, its people have participated in much of the history of the Old Continent. The Republic of Croatia is a young democratic European state of European refinement and history. Croatia has 48 marinas with about 12.500 berths on the sea and about 7.200 on land. www.adriaboat.com   (405 words)

List of national anthems A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that is formally recognized by a country's government as their state's official national song. During the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, with the rise of the national state, most countries adopted a national anthem, which in some cases coexists with other commonly sung patriotic songs. Dependencies are listed only if they have an anthem separate from or in addition to that of their mother country. www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_national_anthems.html   (1026 words)

Adriagate - Online travel agency for your holidays in Croatia, Kroatien, Croazia, Croatie, Kroatie It is registered in the Unesco's list of the world heritage and it is one of the most attractive and the most famous Mediterranean towns. Because of the attractive position of our apartments close to the sea, the hospitelity of the landlords, comfort and quality of the accommodation, our guests have spent unforgettable holidays. We have selected for you the most attractive apartments for your holidays in Croatia, which our guests liked and booked the most in 2005. www.adriagate.com   (271 words)

National Parks Worldwide SM - Directory by continents/countries Search: 1993 United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas National Parks of the SouthWest - Exploring the southwest of Canada, UK & USA National Parks The Magazine of the National Parks Conservation Association www.staff.amu.edu.pl /~zbzw/ph/pnp/swiat.htm   (369 words)

National Parks This is a list of URLs (off-site) to national parks worldwide as of the beginning of 2002. www.innvista.com /society/government/polgeo/natparks.htm   (26 words)

UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List The Westland and Mount Cook National Park and the Fiordland National Park, which were previously inscribed on the World Heritage List, are part of the Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand. The "Brihadisvara Temple, Tanjavur", which was previously inscribed on the World Heritage List, is part of the "Great Living Chola Temples". Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque (1987) whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&l=en   (2428 words)

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