CONTENT
NATO/EU membership will solidify Croatia's historic
links with the West
President
Stjepan Mesic:
Signaling a maturation of Croatian democracy
Zagreb
as a destination:
Croatia's capital should not be overlooked
A
nation resolved to overcomeits tough heritage
Privatized
tourism industry will become engine of growth for Croatia
Croatia's
best lobbyist: its US Ambassador
Croatia's
resilient economy continues to grow
Ron
Brown credited for introducing US business to Croatia
Chemical
warfare conventions changed over fertilizer plant attacks
Film
and television producer Vladimir Kraljevic symbolizes worldwide success
of Croatian-Americans
What's
it like to visit Croatia?
State
of Minnesota develops close relationship with Croatia
Talking
points about Croatia
Esplanade
hotel captures history and spirit of Zagreb
Spread
the word:
Croatia is an extraordinarily safe place to visit
Mega-Yachts:
the biggest status symbols in the world
Croatia
Airlines:
Creating a national identity during war and peace
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Talking points about Croatia
• Croatia’s tourism
potential is virtually unmatched by anyplace in the world. Possibilities
abound for US companies to invest in this particular sector. Although
the likes of Bill Gates and Steven Spielberg have recently vacationed
in Croatia the American public, overall, has yet to discover this gem
of the Adriatic.
• The nation considers itself an extension of Western and Central
Europe- not the Balkans. Although Croatia welcomes increased trade with
its neighbors to the south it feels that nations such as Austria, Germany
and the United States are its natural trading partners.
• Croatia has a highly
educated population, a factor that should help to make this nation a desirable
location for foreign direct investment.
• Croatians are proud of their degree of environmental awareness.
Their city streets are clean, their food is pure and full of flavor. The
overall population maintains a progressive attitude in terms of ecological
matters.
• The party of the late Franjo Tudjman lost badly in the last elections and has splintered. Croatians believe that they finally have a government that, while it has its problems, is on track for helping to establish free- market- based- political policies and for broadening political reform.
• Croatia is a natural
ally of the United States: It allowed for the use of its airspace during
the NATO lead attacks on Belgrade. It is participating in joint naval
exercises with the US. It is a member of the Partnership for Peace program.
Its military has been specially trained, by US professionals, for working
in harmony with a democratically elected government. It immediately offered
its resounding support to the US after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
• Persons of Croatian heritage are clustered in various locations throughout the United States and Canada: Cleveland, Chicago, Minnesota, the Central Valley of California, Pittsburgh, the provinces of Alberta and Ontario.
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