Living in Croatia: the ultimate expat guide
Everything you need to know for a successful life in Croatia.
Located in Southeast Europe, Croatia is at the crossroads of the Adriatic Sea and the Pannonic region. As a member of the European Union, it has been classified by the IMF as a developing and emerging country.
Croatia has been attracting more and more expatriates, especially due to the boom of the tourism sector. If you have decided to move there, you will come across a bilingual population.
The country made a significant political and economical progress since the end of the four-year civil war in 1995. Only eight years after the end of the war, Croatia joined the European Union and has now rightfully taken its position among the world's emerging and developing economies.
Several ethnic groups constitute the population of Croatia, and the majority of it is concentrated in urban centres. With Croatia being a tourism hub, Croats are used to the foreign presence and are fluent in at least one foreign language.
Croatia is well-connected to the rest of the world via its major ports that open the roads to Asia and Australia, as well as via seven airports that serve international flights.
Zagreb is a vibrant capital city with many parks, cultural activities, and a mixture of old and new highlighted in its architecture. The life of the city evolves a lot outdoors with many festivals and markets taking place throughout the year.
Generalities
Get an overview of living in Croatia with general information to discover the destination.
Work
Dive into the Croatia labour market, legal framework and tips on how to find a job in Croatia.
Accommodation
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