Country Profiles: Croatia Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Croatia guides students through an exploration of the country’s geography, culture, politics, and economy. Students begin with basic information such as the capital city Zagreb, official language (Croatian), population, and currency (Euro). The geography section highlights Croatia’s location in Southeastern Europe, bordering Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, with natural features including the Adriatic coastline, Dinaric Alps, rivers like the Drava and Sava, and numerous islands. Government and politics introduces Croatia’s parliamentary republic system, current leaders, and national symbols like the flag and anthem. The economy section covers major industries such as tourism, shipbuilding, agriculture, and manufacturing, along with key exports. The culture and society portion explores Catholicism as the dominant religion, traditional foods like peka and pasticada, major festivals, and contributions to music, art, and literature. Tourism highlights include Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, and Hvar Island. Reflection questions encourage students to consider Croatia’s historical influences, coastal culture, and natural beauty.

Keywords: Croatia, Zagreb, Southeastern Europe, Adriatic Sea, Dinaric Alps, Drava River, Sava River, Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes, tourism, culture, economy, government, Catholicism, peka, pasticada, islands, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection