University of Zagreb – School of Medicine
University of Zagreb – School of Medicine
About Croatia
| Country name: | Republic of Croatia (Republika Hrvatska) |
| Climate: | Continental climate in the inner part of the country, mountain climate above 3,938 feet, Meditarranean climate at the Adriatic coast |
| Location: | Between 13 and -19 degrees East longitude and 42 and -47 degrees North latitude |
| Neighbouring countries: | Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro |
| Area: | 21,851 square miles |
| Capital: | Zagreb |
| Population: | 4.43 million inhabitants, of whom 89% are ethnically Croatian, 4.5% Serbs and other nationalities |
| Official language: | Croatian |
| Religion: | The vast majority is Roman-Catholic, there are also Serbian Orthodox, Jews, Protestants and Muslims |
Culture Policy
Croatia’s culture policy is based on the principle of national cohesion. Above all, the freedom of creativity is supported through the cooperation with NGOs, expanded by decentralisation, all of which became the basis of an independent culture sector. With a foundation for the development of the independent culture sector, the Croatian education policy is dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage.
Education Policy
Since Croatia became independent in 1991, the Croatian school and education system has been restructured several times, to adjust it to European standards and guarantee the equality of opportunity in the job market. In this regard, some reforms have been implemented in order to improve the education system. The EU met this with a positive response.