What are some strange facts about Croatia?

Answer 1

~The Dalmatian dog also known as the Dubrovnik hunter, originally came from Dalmatia, Croatia

~Croatia is a candidate for membership of the European Union and received a NATO membership invitation in April 2008.

~Croatia became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2008-2009 term, in October 2007.

~Croatia was founded in the first half of 7th century, on the ruins of the Roman Empire.

~The necktie was invented in Croatia and is locally known as 'cravat'

~In Croatia, people can start voting at the age of 16, if they have a job, but have to wait until they turn 18, if they are unemployed.

~Croatia's currency, Kuna, has been named after a small rodent, known as Marten in English

~The White House was built out of Croatian stone, obtained from the island of Brac.

~The Croatian coat of arms resembles a Lily, known as the Snake's Head and Leper Lily.

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