Croatia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Croatian Cultural Orientation: Zagreb, Dubrovnik. Split, Danube, Yugoslav, Slavic - Geography, History, Military, Religion, Catholicism, Traditions

Nonfiction, History, Eastern Europe
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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781310165962
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: March 5, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781310165962
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: March 5, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Croatia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Geography * Introduction * Geographic Divisions * Pannonian and Peri-Pannonian Plain * Dinaric Alps * The Adriatic Coast and Islands * Climate * Bodies of Water * Adriatic Sea * Lakes * Major Rivers * Danube * Sava River * Drava River * Kupa River * Una River * Cities * Zagreb * Split * Rijeka * Osijek * Dubrovnik * Natural Hazards * Environmental Issues * Self-Study Questions * History * Introduction * The Slavic Migration * The Croats * A Unified Kingdom * The Ottoman Era * The Illyrian Movement * Croatia and Austria-Hungary * Croat-Serb Relations * The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes * Opposition and Autonomy * The Ustase: Blood and Soil * Yugoslavia Reborn * Croatian Spring * The Rise of Nationalism * The Yugoslav Wars * Recent Developments * Self-Study Questions * Economy * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Natural Resources * Energy Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking, Finance, and Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Implications for Future * Self-Study Questions * Society * Introduction * Social Structure * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Gender * Religion * Arts * Literature * Music * Sports and Recreation * Self-Study Questions * Security * Introduction * U.S.-Croatian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Hungary * Slovenia * Montenegro * Bosnia and Herzegovina * Serbia * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Corruption and Organized Crime * Returning Refugees * Serb-Croat Relations * Self-Study Questions * Facts and Figures * Further Reading * Appendix A: Answers to Self Study Questions * Geography * History * Economy * Society * Security

Profile * Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Pannonian and Peri-Pannonian Plains * Dinaric Alps * Adriatic Coast and Islands * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Zagreb * Split * Rijeka * Osijek * Dubrovnik * History * Early History * The Croats * Union with Hungary * The Ottomans and Austrian Hapsburgs * The Illyrian Provinces and Austro-Hungarian Empire * The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes * World War II * The Second Yugoslavia (1945-1991) * Independence and War * Political and Economic Reform * Economy * Economic Development and Reform * Agriculture, Industry, Services * Government * Media * Ethnic Groups * Languages * Self-Study Questions * Religion * Introduction * Catholicism in Croatia * Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity * Religion and Nationalism * Religion and the State * Religion and Gender * Religion in Daily Life * Religious Events and Holidays * Places of Worship * Self-Study Questions * Traditions * Introduction * Honor and Values * Greetings and Interaction * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Habits * Food and Drink * Manners of Dress * Non-Religious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Self-Study Questions * Urban Life * Introduction * Telecommunications * Health * Education * Restaurants * Transportation * Self-Study Questions * Rural Life * Introduction * Rural Livelihoods * Property Rights and Restitution * Local Administration * Health * Education * Transportation * Border Crossings * Landmines * Self-Study Questions * Family Life * Introduction * The Typical Household * Roles and Responsibilities within the Family * Marriage, Childbirth, and Divorce * Marriage * Childbirth * Divorce * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Naming Conventions

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This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Croatia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Geography * Introduction * Geographic Divisions * Pannonian and Peri-Pannonian Plain * Dinaric Alps * The Adriatic Coast and Islands * Climate * Bodies of Water * Adriatic Sea * Lakes * Major Rivers * Danube * Sava River * Drava River * Kupa River * Una River * Cities * Zagreb * Split * Rijeka * Osijek * Dubrovnik * Natural Hazards * Environmental Issues * Self-Study Questions * History * Introduction * The Slavic Migration * The Croats * A Unified Kingdom * The Ottoman Era * The Illyrian Movement * Croatia and Austria-Hungary * Croat-Serb Relations * The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes * Opposition and Autonomy * The Ustase: Blood and Soil * Yugoslavia Reborn * Croatian Spring * The Rise of Nationalism * The Yugoslav Wars * Recent Developments * Self-Study Questions * Economy * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Natural Resources * Energy Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking, Finance, and Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Implications for Future * Self-Study Questions * Society * Introduction * Social Structure * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Gender * Religion * Arts * Literature * Music * Sports and Recreation * Self-Study Questions * Security * Introduction * U.S.-Croatian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Hungary * Slovenia * Montenegro * Bosnia and Herzegovina * Serbia * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Corruption and Organized Crime * Returning Refugees * Serb-Croat Relations * Self-Study Questions * Facts and Figures * Further Reading * Appendix A: Answers to Self Study Questions * Geography * History * Economy * Society * Security

Profile * Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Pannonian and Peri-Pannonian Plains * Dinaric Alps * Adriatic Coast and Islands * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Zagreb * Split * Rijeka * Osijek * Dubrovnik * History * Early History * The Croats * Union with Hungary * The Ottomans and Austrian Hapsburgs * The Illyrian Provinces and Austro-Hungarian Empire * The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes * World War II * The Second Yugoslavia (1945-1991) * Independence and War * Political and Economic Reform * Economy * Economic Development and Reform * Agriculture, Industry, Services * Government * Media * Ethnic Groups * Languages * Self-Study Questions * Religion * Introduction * Catholicism in Croatia * Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity * Religion and Nationalism * Religion and the State * Religion and Gender * Religion in Daily Life * Religious Events and Holidays * Places of Worship * Self-Study Questions * Traditions * Introduction * Honor and Values * Greetings and Interaction * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Habits * Food and Drink * Manners of Dress * Non-Religious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Self-Study Questions * Urban Life * Introduction * Telecommunications * Health * Education * Restaurants * Transportation * Self-Study Questions * Rural Life * Introduction * Rural Livelihoods * Property Rights and Restitution * Local Administration * Health * Education * Transportation * Border Crossings * Landmines * Self-Study Questions * Family Life * Introduction * The Typical Household * Roles and Responsibilities within the Family * Marriage, Childbirth, and Divorce * Marriage * Childbirth * Divorce * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Naming Conventions

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