Additional resources on Culture of Croatia
This site provides information on the ways of life, the economy, history, and more that focuses on the culture of Croatia.
http://croatia.eu/article.php?lang=2&id=48
This site provides information on the cultures and history of many different countries, including Croatia. You will be able to find information regarding the background of Croatia.
http://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Croatia.html
http://croatia.eu/article.php?lang=2&id=48
This site provides information on the cultures and history of many different countries, including Croatia. You will be able to find information regarding the background of Croatia.
http://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Croatia.html
This map shows the type of origin that the main population of Croatia comes from in the different regions of the country. This supports the cultural heritage of the current Croatians.
Croatia: People and Culture. (n.d.). Retrieved October 7, 2015, from http://danielnikolic.deviantart.com/journal/Croatia-People-and-Culture-235844882
Demographic Statistics
Category Statistic
Population 4,464,844
Roman Catholics 86.3%
Urban Population 59%
Croation Language 95.6%
Adult Literacy Rate 99.3%
Population Below Poverty Line 19.5%
Population 4,464,844
Roman Catholics 86.3%
Urban Population 59%
Croation Language 95.6%
Adult Literacy Rate 99.3%
Population Below Poverty Line 19.5%
The screenshots below show comparisons of demographics in Croatia during different time periods. Images [1] and [2] show the average life expectancy spanned between 100 years. In 1902, the average life expectancy was at 36 years old, while in 2002, this age jumped to 76 years old. With such a drastic, positive change, I think that this happened because of the increase of knowledge in the medical field and with medicines. When people get sick nowadays, there are medications, while in 1902, people did not have the money to research for medications, or buy the ones that were available to them.
Images [3] and [4] show the comparison of the average amount of years spent in school for women over the age of 25. The span of this comparison runs from 1970 to 2000, or 30 years. There is a change of approximately 6 years of school between those 30 years. I think that it is a large change in that amount of time. It shows that schooling must have improved throughout those years, and it may have become more normal for women to stay in school for a longer amount of time.
Images [3] and [4] show the comparison of the average amount of years spent in school for women over the age of 25. The span of this comparison runs from 1970 to 2000, or 30 years. There is a change of approximately 6 years of school between those 30 years. I think that it is a large change in that amount of time. It shows that schooling must have improved throughout those years, and it may have become more normal for women to stay in school for a longer amount of time.
One of the most popular stews is chicken paprika.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Ingredients:
- 1kg chicken piece (breasts, back... with bones and skin)
- 2large onions, finely minced
- 10g lard (preferably, but oil can do)
- 3teaspoons ground paprika(red,dry)
- 1⁄4teaspoon chili
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon caraway seed
- 200ml white wine
- 50g sour cream
- 300ml water
Directions:
- Melt the lard in a pot.
- Add 2 large onions finely minced and sauté it until the onion is soft and transparent.
- Chop the chicken into small pieces (mouthfull). Than, add chicken pieces and sauté it until the meat is white.
- Add wine and sauté it for 5 more minutes.
- Than add 3 teaspoons of paprika (chili to taste), salt pepper and caraway seeds.
- Add water to cover the chicken.
- Sauté for 50 minutes or until chicken is soft.
- At the end add 2-3 teaspoons of sour cream and cook for 2-5 more minutes.
- Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes, and inevitably white wine (you've used in the paprikas).
Religion & Food?
Food in many countries have backgrounds that have to do with religion and the different traditions within these religions. Food in Croatia, however has a stronger influence through the regions that they are found. For example, seafood is a very popular dish among many of the coastal cities. This is because fishing is a popular business, and they provide fresh seafood for the coastal towns. Pasta is popular in the Croatia region of Dalmatia. This could be because of the past ties that this area had with other countries such as Italy and Hungary. Dalmatia also has many varieties of soups, putting their own twist on the traditional soups.
Where does this food come from?
A lot of the food that is found in markets throughout Croatia is grown locally. This ensures that the food is fresh for the meals that people make in their homes. With majority of food being produced locally, this contributes to Croatia being known as the cuisine of the regions, because the different areas include fresh ingredients that are found in that specific location.
Religion
Roman Catholicism is the largest religion in Croatia today. Christianity was present in Illyria and Dalmatia before it was introduced to the Croats. When Charles the Great, the ruler of Western Europe conquered Dalmatia in 800 A.D., many Croats began to convert to Christianity. This spread of Christianity led to many ties with Rome, which spread to making majority of Croats Roman Catholic ("Crash Course in Croatia's History", 2015). When Croatia was apart of Yugoslavia, Tito discouraged outward displays of religion, but Croats continued to celebrate their Catholic faith when the country declared independence, which led to support from the Vatican ("Religion in Croatia", 2005). Nearly 90% of Croatia is Catholic, 3% Orthodox, and the remaining 7% are other religions.
Since Croatia is predominately Roman Catholic, the church plays the largest role in the national identity of Croatia ("Croatian Cultures and Traditions, 2013). Most young people in Croatia are baptized, and most marriages are conducted in a church. Most families also observe the Catholic rites of passage, including Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. Christmas and Easter are widely celebrated in Croatia, along with All Saint's Day, which was also celebrated by most of the ethnic groups in former Yugoslavia (Every Culture, 2015).
Since Croatia is predominately Roman Catholic, the church plays the largest role in the national identity of Croatia ("Croatian Cultures and Traditions, 2013). Most young people in Croatia are baptized, and most marriages are conducted in a church. Most families also observe the Catholic rites of passage, including Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. Christmas and Easter are widely celebrated in Croatia, along with All Saint's Day, which was also celebrated by most of the ethnic groups in former Yugoslavia (Every Culture, 2015).
The holiest places of the religion are within Churches and Cathedrals. Being the largest role in the national identity of Croatia, religion is a main factor that attracts tourists in Croatia. The Cathedral of Saint James, located in Sibenik, Croatia is a popular as it is Europe's only cathedral that is entirely built of limestone and marble ("6 Must See Churches in Croatia", 2014). The Church of St. Blaise in Dubrovnik, and the Church of St. Donatus in Zadar are also popular and well visited in Croatia.
As stated before, when Croatia was apart of Yugoslavia, Tito discouraged outward displays of religion, but the Croats continued to celebrate their Catholic faith as the country declared independence. This led to support from the Vatican, which led to many visits from Pope Jean Paul II ("Religion in Croatia", 2005).
Overall, through my findings, I believe that Roman Catholics will continue to have a large role in Croatia. Many sites that I visited claimed that Croatia is the most catholic country in Europe, aside from the Vatican. It is neat to see how the religion in Croatia has come to be a community. Many people celebrate the same holidays and traditions, which bring them together as a country. I believe that Christianity will continue to stay the dominate religion in Croatia.
References:
6 Must See Churches in Croatia | Espresso by Select Italy. (2014, August 22). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Crash Course in Croatia's History : Summary of Croatia History : Travel Channel. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Croatia. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Croatian Cultures and Traditions | Espresso by Select Italy. (2013, August 19). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Religion in Croatia. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2015, from http://www.croatiatraveller.com/Religion.htm
Overall, through my findings, I believe that Roman Catholics will continue to have a large role in Croatia. Many sites that I visited claimed that Croatia is the most catholic country in Europe, aside from the Vatican. It is neat to see how the religion in Croatia has come to be a community. Many people celebrate the same holidays and traditions, which bring them together as a country. I believe that Christianity will continue to stay the dominate religion in Croatia.
References:
6 Must See Churches in Croatia | Espresso by Select Italy. (2014, August 22). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Crash Course in Croatia's History : Summary of Croatia History : Travel Channel. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Croatia. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Croatian Cultures and Traditions | Espresso by Select Italy. (2013, August 19). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
Religion in Croatia. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2015, from http://www.croatiatraveller.com/Religion.htm