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The Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia.


Croatia (official name: the Republic of Croatia) is an European country, and is bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It also has a sea border with Italy. Its capital is Zagreb, and the country has a long tradition of ties with Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Croatia has an ancient history and is located in the Southern Europe. Interestingly, the shape of the country is like a horseshoe.

The terrain of Croatia is rather diverse with the following main characteristics:

  • Central Crotia and Slovonia has plains, lakes and rolling hills;
  • Croatia has some densely forested mountains in Lika and Gorski Kotar, and they form part of Dinaric Alps; and
  • It has a rocky coastlines on the Adriatic Sea.

It has many national parks, and the country has the distinction of being declared by the National Geographic] as the Destination of the Year in 2006:


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PUCIC PLACE
Od Puća 1, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia

Tel: 385 20 326 222, Fax: 385 20 326 223 Email: mailto:info@thepucicpalace.com

The Pucic Palace 5 star hotel in Dubrovnik Old Town. The Pucić Palace offers just 19 5 star rooms in Dubrovnik. Authentic features and modern amenities make for a luxurious stay. The Pucic Palace has three restaurants and private beach access. Click the number link here [1] for more details
  • The Grand Villa Argentina Hotel, Dubrovnik Croatia - This luxurious hotel is ideally situated near the old town part of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Grand Villa Argentina is just 10 minutes walking distance from Dubrovnik's historical centre. This Dubrovnik hotel comprises of the main hotel building and four exclusive villas.

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