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| | | | | Buying a Property in Croatia
The right for foreigners to buy and own property in Croatia is based on reciprocity, in
that Croatians must be allowed to own property in the country where the foreigner wishing
to buy comes from (this is therefore not an issue for most European countries including
the UK. The same applies for the USA).
There are two ways to purchase property in Croatia.
1. Foreign buyers can buy in their own name in which case they have to get permission
from the Ministry of Justice to buy which can take up to a year.
The fact that it can take up to 12 months to get approval from the Ministry of Justice
does not actually mean you can't go ahead and purchase property in the meantime as it's
possible to buy property and apply afterwards. If permission is not granted then the
buyer may resell or transfer ownership of their property. Permission is normally a
formality as long as the reciprocity agreement exists.
2. They can set up a Croatian Company to buy the property, therefore avoiding the need
to apply for permission from the Ministry of Justice.
Those wishing to purchase with the
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| | Tourism
Tourism in Croatia is a well-developed industry as Croatia is an attractive tourist
destination, particularly because of its extensive coastline and well-preserved coastal
Renaissance towns. In 2005, Croatia had 10 million tourist visitors.
The interior of the country, with the exception of the capital Zagreb, the erstwhile
Baroque capital Varaždin and a plethora of medieval castles, has fewer tourist
attractions. Eight areas in the country have been designated national parks, and the
landscape in these areas is afforded extra protection from development.
Several companies run flotillas of yachts along different stretches of the coastline,
which is also popular with divers.
The country is currently being advertised under the motto The Mediterranean As It
Once Was.
National Geographic Adventure Magazine named Croatia as Destination of the
Year in 2006.
Tourist regions
The Croatian Tourist Board has divided Croatia into eight distinct tourist regions
plus the capital city:
- Istria
The peninsula of Istria has the best tourist infrastructure in Croatia.
Its west coast has several historical towns dating from Roman times, such as Poreč
(Euphrasian Basilica) and Pula (Amphitheater), surrounded by large hotel complexes,
resorts, camps and sports facilities. The interior is quieter, very green and wooded,
with dozens of tiny stone towns perched on hills, such as Motovun. The island group of
Brijuni is a site of luxury tourism.
- Kvarner & Highlands
This is probably the most varied region. The entire Kvarner gulf provides striking
sceneries, with tall mountains right next to the sea, overlooking a dozen large islands.
Tourist resorts range from Opatija and Lovran, with their feel of Austro-Hungarian imperial
decadence, to the former Venetian island towns of Rab and Lošinj. The interior regions
Gorski kotar, Velebit and Lika have vast stretches of virginal nature, with mountain peaks,
forests and fields, many animal species including bears, and the national parks of
Plitvice Lakes and Risnjak.
- Dalmatia - Zadar
This region is a yachting paradise. The Kornati National Park has hundreds of mostly
uninhabited islands. Aside from Zadar, a Roman town with many monuments, there are many
smaller coastal resorts. The interior has mixed plains and mountains, with the impressive
Paklenica canyon as the main attraction. The island of Pag has one of the biggest party
zones in Europe in the town of Novalja.
- Dalmatia - Šibenik This is another popular yachting region, dotted with
islands, and centered around Šibenik and its famous cathedral. The interior has the
Krka National Park with its waterfalls and religious monasteries, and the city of Knin
with its medieval fortress and archeological remains.
- Dalmatia - Split The large islands of this region, which such pearls as the town
of Hvar or the resort of Bol, would be its main attraction if there was not the city of
Split, the second biggest city in Croatia, and its unique Roman heritage, the Diocletian's
Palace. There is also the excellently preserved coastal town of Trogir, which boasts of
over ten churches, a cathedral, palaces and a fortress.
- Dalmatia - Dubrovnik Probably the most famous Croatian site, the fortified city of
Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, but the region has numerous attractive islands, ranging
from the historical Korčula to the untouched forests of Mljet.
- Central Croatia The most interesting part of this large region is the north, with
the old city of Varaždin and the hilly area of Zagorje, dotted with castles and spas.
The Marian shrine of Marija Bistrica is the largest and most notable pilgramage spot for
the faithful in the entire country. The south has some natural highlights, such as the
nature park Lonjsko polje, where it covers the area of the former Nazi Jasenovac
concentration camp. The southwest area is known for its forests and wilderness,
especially. Baroque churches are found readily throughout the area, along with other
cultural architecture. Much rebuilding is being done in the areas destroyed during the
Croatian war of independence.
- Slavonia Tourism in this region is just developing, mostly with spas. The area of
Baranja has the national park of Kopački rit, a large swamp with an incredible
variety of fauna, especially birds. The cultural center is the historical city of Osijek,
with other notable cities being Đakovo and war-torn Vukovar. Gastronomy specialities
are popular, with traditional Slavonian wines and cuisine being a unique part of the
region.
- Zagreb Like Prague or Budapest, Zagreb has a Central European feel to it, with a
large and well-preserved old town on the hill and a 19th-century city center. The Croatian
capital is also the country's largest cultural center, with many museums and
galleries.
Croatian Tourist Board
Iblerov trg 10/IV
10 000 Zagabria
Tel. +385 1 46 99 333
Fax +385 1 45 57 827
E-mail: info@htz.hr
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| Economy
The Croatian economy has a stable functioning market economy which is one of the most
advanced of South-Eastern Europe. International Monetary Fund data shows that Croatian
nominal GDP stood at US$50.053 billion, or US$11,271 per capita, in 2007. The IMF forecast
for 2008 is US$54.950 billion, or US$12,374 per capita. In purchasing power parity terms,
total GDP was US$69.866 billion in 2007, equivalent to US$15,733 per capita. For 2008,
it is forecast to be US$74.419 billion, or US$16,758 per capita.
According to Eurostat data, Croatian PPS GDP per capita stood at 57.5 per cent of the
EU average in 2007, and is forecast to reach 57.8 per cent in 2008. Real GDP growth
in 2007 was 6.0 per cent. The average gross salary in 2007 was 6,634 kuna per month.
In 2007, the International Labour Organization-defined unemployment rate stood at 9.1
per cent, after falling steadily from 14.7 percent in 2002. The registered unemployment
rate is higher, though, standing at 14.7 percent in December 2007.
In 2007, 7.2 percent of economic output was accounted for by agriculture, 32.8 percent
by industry and 60.7 percent by the service sector. According to 2004 data, 2.7 percent
of the workforce were employed in agriculture, 32.8 percent by industry and 64.5 in
services.
The industrial sector is dominated by shipbuilding, food processing and the chemical
industry. Tourism is a notable source of income during the summer, with over 10 million
foreign tourists in 2006 generating a revenue of €8 billion. Croatia is ranked as the
18th most popular tourist destination in the world. In 2006 Croatia exported goods to
the value of USD$10.4 billion (FOB) (US$19.7 billion including service exports).
Of particular concern is the backlogged judiciary system, combined with inefficient public
administration, especially issues of land ownership and corruption. Another main problem
includes the large and growing national debt which has reached over 30 billion dollars.
The country has been preparing for membership in the European Union, its most important
trading partner. In February 2005, the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the
EU officially came into force.
Transport
Croatia has an extensive rail network, although due to historical circumstances, the
Istria region is not accessible by train without passing through neighbouring Slovenia.
Train services are operated by Croatian Railways (Croatian: Hrvatske željeznice).
Major airports are located in Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Rijeka (on the island of
Krk), Osijek, Bol, Lošinj and Pula. Croatia Airlines is the national airline and
flag carrier. An extensive system of ferries, operated by Jadrolinija, serves
Croatia's many islands and links coastal cities. Ferry services are also available
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