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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 20:45:30 GMT 1
Did you know?
The smallest town in the world is Hum in Istria.
First cravat was worn in Croatia – it was initially part of the uniform of Croatian soldiers and later adopted by the French in the 17th century.
Due to the lowest incidence of street crime in Europe, Croatia is one of the safest countries in Europe.
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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 20:46:26 GMT 1
The Adriatic Sea is among the cleanest seas in the world, and the government of the Republic of Croatia supports numerous research projects aimed at the conservation of this natural heritage. Apart from the cleanliness of the sea, another important characteristic is the uniqueness of the biology and terrain of the coastal area, which is exhibited in the great number of plant and animal species, particularly the large number of endemic species.
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Post by atavus on May 30, 2006 21:49:01 GMT 1
That the Croatian government will pump out Russian oil from the Croatian coast, creating a huge risk of contaminating the local water.
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Post by irac on May 30, 2006 22:06:24 GMT 1
Worse still, they pump out meaningless propaganda, and like underreporting crime and racist incidents (one of the slap on the wrists from the EU and Amnesty).
But at least they have cevapis, even if they're Turkish, they taste better in Knin and Sarajevo (even if it's Bosnia)!
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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 22:25:13 GMT 1
That the Croatian government will pump out Russian oil from the Croatian coast, creating a huge risk of contaminating the local water. Please don't post. If you have nothing to add to the topic.
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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 22:26:12 GMT 1
Worse still, they pump out meaningless propaganda, and like underreporting crime and racist incidents (one of the slap on the wrists from the EU and Amnesty). But at least they have cevapis, even if they're Turkish, they taste better in Knin and Sarajevo (even if it's Bosnia)! Please don't post if you have nothing to add to the topic but controversy. Thanxs
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Post by paklenica on May 30, 2006 23:00:35 GMT 1
Knedla
Cool facts!.....anyone else have anymore?
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Post by atavus on May 30, 2006 23:17:12 GMT 1
Knedla Cool facts!.....anyone else have anymore? I have a fact for you. u2 is a nut case, and the fact that you two are friends really doesn't surprise me, it is her usual tact to have a 'friend' to back her up.
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lavic
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Post by lavic on May 31, 2006 7:40:03 GMT 1
That is quite funny when you consider all the hassle that the Mediterranean Institute for Life Sciences had over who was going to run it, also the Hydroelectric Dam Project in Novoberje and why are there so many biologists/environmental sciences people, employed not in their fields if the government does so much.
Croatia has around 500 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles and of these 2 are endemic, that's not a lot, there are more on the endangered list than than that.
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Post by Knedla on May 31, 2006 7:52:03 GMT 1
That is quite funny when you consider all the hassle that the Mediterranean Institute for Life Sciences had over who was going to run it, also the Hydroelectric Dam Project in Novoberje and why are there so many biologists/environmental sciences people, employed not in their fields if the government does so much. Croatia has around 500 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles and of these 2 are endemic, that's not a lot, there are more on the endangered list than than that. Hmm new member. 1st post. Sounds very much like another poster. Let me guess you can register as many times as you want on this board? How many registered names can you have on this board?
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Post by Knedla on May 31, 2006 7:57:19 GMT 1
Croatia has 32 endemic fish species.
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Post by Knedla on May 31, 2006 7:59:08 GMT 1
Croatia 38.2% —or about 2,135,000 hectares—of Croatia is forested. Of this, 0.5% —or roughly 10,000 hectares—is classified as primary forest, the most biodiverse form of forest.
Change in Forest Cover: Between 1990 and 2000, Croatia gained an average of 1,300 hectares of forest per year. The amounts to an average annual reforestation rate of 0.06%. Between 2000 and 2005, the rate of forest change decreased by 8.3% to 0.06% per annum. In total, between 1990 and 2005, Croatia gained 0.9% of its forest cover, or around 19,000 hectares. Measuring the total rate of habitat conversion (defined as change in forest area plus change in woodland area minus net plantation expansion) for the 1990-2005 interval, Croatia gained 1.6% of its forest and woodland habitat.
Biodiversity and Protected Areas: Croatia has some 505 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles according to figures from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Of these, 0.4% are endemic, meaning they exist in no other country, and 3.8% are threatened. Croatia is home to at least 4288 species of vascular plants. 6.0% of Croatia is protected under IUCN categories I-V.
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Post by lavic on May 31, 2006 8:30:51 GMT 1
I am me and not anyone else.
Croatia has some 505 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles according to figures from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Of these, 0.4% are endemic, meaning they exist in no other country, and 3.8% are threatened.
Is the same as I said, I'll the mathematics for you
500/100 = 5 = 1% so 0.4% or two fifths = (2/5) * 5 = 2
On the plant front Croatia has got around 1200 endemic plants, nearly a third are on Krk only.
What about the Hydroelectric Dam Project in Novoberje, NGOs, other countries all against it, it will destroy some important natural sites in Croatia and damage a protected area in Hungry, but Croatian govenrment says we will build it.
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Post by irac on May 31, 2006 8:40:01 GMT 1
Lavic, MedILS was a step in the right direction, however this knegli/knedla character said it was just another excuse for corruption. That they have taken on the restoration and maintainence of a true national (indeed cross border) monument is something that is outside the mindset of the country, but it will progress. I do fear, however, that they are relying a little too much on US support instead of going all out to develop links with European institutes, but it will suceed.
The lack of attention to the environment in Croatia staggers at times, the tourist board are (again) planning a major drive to encourage Italian autumnal tourists for hunting. Now, all income is good, but these fools shoot anything that moves, even last year with two legs and human! Local hunting clubs have been overruled and money is talking while common sense has long ago left the scene!
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Post by Slatkica on May 31, 2006 10:47:44 GMT 1
Hmmmmmmm, Ummm did you know that Hvar beholds the oldest Theatre in europe.
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