About 4.5 million people live in Croatia with 1 million living in Zagreb, its capital. An equal 4.5 million have left the country because of wars and the economy, and are now living in the US and Australia.I laughed when I read the Lonely Planet line that Croatia is known for "neck ties, war, and Tito," but as it turns out, Croatia is a variation of the French word cravat, meaning necktie. The war part is evident wherever you go, as so much is being rebuilt on an ongoing basis. Tito is a bit more controversial as some feel he was a positive influence on the country with his "softer" brand of communism, while some call him "The Butcher." You will have to read the history and decide for yourself.
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