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Soviet military 1:100 000 (~1980): 22 maps |
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Soviet military 1:200 000 (~1980): 5 maps |
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Soviet military 1:500 000 (~1980): 7 maps |
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Soviet military 1:1 000 000 (~1984): 3 maps |
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Soviet military 1:1 000 000 (~1938): 5 maps |
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Austrian military 1:200 000 (~1894): 16 maps |
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Austrian military 1:200 000 (~1913): 3 maps |
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Austrian military 1:200 000 (~1947): 2 maps |
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German military 1:300 000 (~1938): 4 maps |
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German military 1:500 000 (~1941): 7 maps |
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US military 1:250 000 (~1956): 12 maps |
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The set of topographic maps of Croatia features maps of Velebit, Vaganski Vrh maps and maps of the rivers Danube and Savva, Drava maps and Lake Vransko maps, Plitvice lakes maps. One will find as well maps of Zagreb, Naftalan maps, Istrian Peninsula maps, Porec maps, Brijuni Islands maps, Rijeka maps, Opatija maps, Island of Krk Rab Island maps, Dalmatia maps, Zadar maps, Split maps, Korcula Island and Dubrovnik maps.
The Republic of Croatia is situated in south-eastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. Croatia was part of former Yugoslavia. Croatia borders on Slovenia in the north, Hungary and Serbia in the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the south-east and Montenegro in the south. In the west, Croatia is washed by the Adriatic Sea. The total area of Croatia is 56,500 sq km. The total length of the coastline is 5,835 km.
Relief. The terrain of Croatia is mainly mountainous, but most of the territory is occupied by medium-sized mountains. Flat terrain is typical for the central part of the country and the Istrian Peninsula.
Mountains. The Velebit is a mountain range in Croatia. The highest point of the mountain range is Mount Vaganski Vrh, 1,757 m. The range stretches from north-west to south-east along the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. The Velebit starts near the town of Sen, near the Vratnik Pass, which separates the Velebit from the Gorski Kotar.
Rivers. The major rivers running through the territory of Croatia include the Danube (188 km long) and several of its tributaries, such as the Savva and the Drava (526 km and 505 km long). These rivers flow into the Black Sea. Only small mountain rivers fall into the Adriatic Sea.
Lakes. The largest lake is Lake Vransko (30.7 sq km). The Plitvice lakes are recognized by some of the most unique natural phenomena in the world because it is a system of 16 lakes connected by 92 waterfalls.
Sightseeing. In Croatia, there are unique natural ecosystems and historical sites, beautiful sea coasts with hundreds of islands and numerous castles, dense forests and a wealth of water springs, which are miraculously brought together.
Zagreb has been the capital of Croatia since 1557. It was formed by the merger of two cities, Kaptol and Hradec, in the 11th – 13th centuries. Much of the medieval city survived to this day, making it one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with a great number of parks, museums and galleries.
42 km from Zagreb lies Naftalan, a well-known resort with the only place in the world with springs of deresinated Naphtalan, healing oil, as well as chloride sodium hot mineral water springs.
The Istrian Peninsula is located in the west, on the border with Italy. This is one of the best-known resort areas of the Adriatic, known as Istrian Riviera thanks to its unique recreational opportunities.
North of Rovinj, amidst small narrow fjords, lies the town of Porec, a cultural monument of world importance, and one of the centers of early Christianity. The major sights of the old city include the ruins of two Roman temples and Efrazian Cathedral, the pride of the town (the 6th century, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage), with magnificent Byzantine mosaics.
Pula is the largest city of Istria, a large seaport and an international tourist center.
A group of islands called the Brijuni Islands, (Briyuny, or Brijoni), a national park since 1983, is located 6 km north-west of Pula. The group includes two large islands (the Veliqi Briyuni, 5.6 sq km, and the Mali Briyuni, 1.1 sq km). Moreover, there are 12 small islands covered by lavish forests.
Rijeka is the largest port of the country as well as an important business, commercial, industrial and cultural center in the Kvarner Region. It extends along the Kvarner Strait between Istria and the mainland part of Croatia.
Opatija is one of the most luxurious resorts in Croatia, which was opened for visitors in 1844 and remained the most expensive resort in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire for a long time.
Island of Krk is the pearl of the Croatian archipelago and the largest island of the country (409 sq km).
Rab Island, which lies at the heart of the Kvarner Islands, has been a sea resort since 1889.
Lying south of Rab Island, Pag Island is famous for its “moon landscapes”, salt deposits, strikingly beautiful local embroidery and laces, delicious sheep's cheese and olive oil.
Dalmatia is located in the central part of the Croatian Adriatic and stretches along a narrow strip for over 375 km from the Kvarner Strait to the Bay of Kotor.
Zadar, the main city of northern Dalmatia, was founded by Romans in ancient times and belonged to Venice in 1409.
Split is the second largest city in Croatia, the heart of Central Dalmatia and a major transportation hub of the country.
South-east of Split lies the most valuable archaeological site of the country, the ruins of the ancient city of the Salon, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia.
In the heart of Dalmatia, south of Split, lies the charming town of Makarska. Almost opposite of Split lies Brac Island, the third largest island in Dalmatia.
Hvar Island, which is located in the south of Brac Island, is the longest and the sunniest Adriatic island. Hvar (385 BC) is the most important town of the island and one of the best resorts in the country.
Korcula Island is one of the largest (276 sq km) and most beautiful islands in Croatia.
Mljet is the most wooded island of the Adriatic (almost 3 / 4 of its territory is covered by forests), which lies between Korcula and Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik is the pearl of Croatia, located in the southern Adriatic coast. Founded over 1,300 years ago, the city is listed in the UNESCO Heritage and it is the center of the fascinating Dubrovnik Riviera.
10 km from Dubrovnik, there is a popular resort, Cavtat, with a number of ancient ruins.
Tourism. A holiday in Croatia is the purest place in Europe an amazing variety of recreational opportunities.
Yachting is one of the most popular sports in Croatia. Yachting is popular in the harbor of Dubrovnik, Opatija, Rovinj, Pools, Rabatsa, Porec and Punata (Krk Island).
Intensive movement of air masses along the coast of Croatia is simply ideal for windsurfing and surfing enthusiasts whose favorite places include Hvar Island, Brac Island and Medulin. Diving and scuba diving are just as exciting as windsurfing in Croatia. Swimming with a mask in Croatia can be done only at the coastline of wonderful beaches, while diving, including night diving, can be done everywhere in the waters of the Adriatic sea: on Elafiti Island and Kornat Island, Hvar Island and Tsres Island, near the Lina shipwreck, in Dubrovnik near the Taranto ship, in Opatija at the Kostra diving site, in Rovinj as well as near St. Ivan’s Island, the Greater and Lesser Figarola and the Greater and Lesser Pirusi.
Superb natural landscapes of the Balkan countries tempt visitors to do some exciting as well useful activity - trekking, cycling or riding in the surroundings of all resort towns of Croatia. Gorski Kotar and Hrvatsko Zagorje are considered to be two of the best trails for hiking tours, winding through vineyards.
Equally popular types of recreation include horse riding in Medulin, mountain trekking in Rabac, hiking in the Paklenica and Risnyak national parks, breathtaking cycling along the trails which form circles around Cres and Rab Islands.
Fans of mountaineering and rock climbing can test their skills on Mount Platak, near Opatija, on the mountains around Baska as well as on the heights of Krk and in the Paklenica National Park.
If you want to go swimming in Croatia, the best places for that include Elafiti Island, Kornati Island and the coastline of the Green River.
In Croatia, there are opportunities for beach recreation along the entire Adriatic coastline. Concrete beaches (Krk and almost all beaches of the Istrian resort area), shingle beaches (Brela, Baska Voda, near Slip, Trogir), fine shingle beaches (Brac, Tucepi, Mlyn and Makarska) and sand and shingle beaches (the Dubrovnik area, Cavtat, Plata, Rabac, Kolochep, Korcula and Mljet) are available in this area.
Climate. The climate of Croatia is continental in the north, mountainous in the central part of the country and Mediterranean on the Adriatic coast. The maximum temperature from July to August is +28°C in the continental areas and +34°C on the coast. The minimum January temperature drops to -2°C in the mainland and +9°C on the coast. Rainfall averages 82-83 mm in August and reaches 170-190 mm per month from November to December.