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A Small Country with a Large Diaspora
According to the 2021 census, Croatia has approximately 3.9 million residents; however, the number of Croatians residing abroad is expected to be several million more, scattered across Europe, the …
How Croatians Travel: Half the Population on the Move
Croatia is well-known as a destination for foreign tourists, but Croatians are also frequent travelers. According to a 2024 statistics report on tourist activities in the population, around 54% of citizens …
Catholic Rituals in Everyday Life: Beyond Churches and Pilgrimages
While statistics show that about 79% of Croatia's population identifies as Catholic, the social significance of this affiliation becomes obvious when observed in everyday life. In many towns and …
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