欧洲的后花园——克罗地亚

文/Diego

In the World Cup 2018 final game,Croatia lost to France and missed the opportunity to become the 9th country that has ever won the cup.However,it made its own historic run in soccer.Over 10 percent of Croatians poured into the streets of its capital to welcome their heroes home.

The Republic of Croatia is at the crossroads of Central Europe,Mediterranean and the Balkans.In 1991,Croatia declared（宣告）its independence from the former SocialistFederalRepublic ofYugoslavia.Its capital Zagreb is also the biggest urban（城市的）city of the country.In 2013,Croatia became a member of EU.Croatia has an area of 56,594 square kilometers with a population of about 4.28 million.

2018年世界杯，克罗地亚虽然在决赛中输给了法国，无缘成为世界杯史上第九支夺冠队伍，却已经创造了自己在足球竞赛上的历史。超过十分之一的民众自发走上街头，迎接球队队员载誉回归。

克罗地亚共和国位于中欧、地中海和巴尔干半岛交会处。1991年，克罗地亚宣告从前南斯拉夫王国独立出来，首都为其最大的城市萨格勒布。2013年，它加入了欧盟。克罗地亚国土面积约56，594平方千米，人口约428万。

For most Chinese people,Croatia is not a familiar name.However,this small country,defined with warm and rainy continental climate,is the best vacation spot for many Europeans.More than 11 million tourists visit Croatia each and the most numerous are from Germany,Slovenia,Austria,Italy and Poland.Tourism dominates the Croatian economy.

对于大多数中国人来说，克罗地亚并不是一个熟悉的名字，但这个有着温暖而多雨的大陆性气候的小国，是许多欧洲人心中的度假胜地。每年约有1100多万人造访克罗地亚，其中德国、斯洛文尼亚、奥地利、意大利和波兰是前往克罗地亚游客最多的国家。旅游服务业也是克罗地亚经济中最重要的一部分。

The Climate Determines The Personality

Although small,Croatia is a genuinely（真诚地）diverse（多种多样的）country.Ithasawonderful coastline,impressive mountain ranges and rich lowlands.Due to historical and geographical reasons,the culture in Croatia is like a mixture of Europe,the Balkans and Mediterranean. The people of Croatia have various personalities depending on which region they are from.

Dalmatian in the south are known to have really beautiful people.Here,the day starts at noon and is filled with chatting and gossiping.People gather together to talk about the weather,the crowd,soccer but are reluctant（不情愿的）to work.The capital city Zagreb in the northwest is a huge urban center for Croatians but a charming little town in the world’s eye.People here are more likely to be posh（漂亮的）and fashionable.Slavonia in the south enjoys rich soil and a comfortable life.People of Slavonia like to eat,relax and laugh.

气候决定性格

克罗地亚虽然是一个小国家，却非常多元化。这里有美丽的海岸线、迷人的山脉和富饶的盆地。由于历史和地理原因，克罗地亚文化也像是欧洲、巴尔干和地中海文化的三合一。当地人的性格和名声，由于地域的不同而截然不同。

南部的达尔玛西亚，是克罗地亚盛产美人的区域。在这里，以闲聊为主要内容的一天从中午开始，他们聚在一起，懒于工作，聊天气、聊人群、聊足球。西北部的首都萨格勒布在克罗地亚人心中是一座巨大的城市，在世界心中则是一座可爱的小城。这里的人相对更时髦、更追求时尚。东部的斯拉沃尼亚，土地肥沃，生活富足。这里的人喜欢美食、放松和大笑。

Time For A Coffee

Most of Croatians belong to the middle class,which mean a monthly income of 400 to 500 euros.For a single person living with parents,it’s some good money.However,for any families that need to pay a rent,it doesn’t allow them to dine（进餐）nor travel too much.As a result,most Croatians socialize（交往）in one of thousands local coffee shops.People order the cheapest coffee for 1.5 euros and chat with friends for hours about what’s new in life,and complain about the never thriving（繁荣的）economy in Croatia.

If in Croatia,if people invite you for a coffee and you say no for some reason,then they will think you aren’t much of a social person and will not invite you again.

Coffee in Croatia is the olive branch of friendship.

一杯咖啡的时间

克罗地亚大部分人属于中产阶级，月收入大概四五百欧（约合三四千人民币）。对于单身且仍旧和父母住在一起的上班族来说，这是很不错的收入。但对于需要支付房租、养育孩子的已婚人士来说，四五百欧是不允许他们经常进出高级餐厅或随意旅行的。因此，大多数克罗地亚人社交的场所是在街头的小咖啡馆里。1.5欧买一杯最便宜的咖啡，和几个朋友一起聊上几个小时，谈谈生活中的新鲜事，抱怨一下克罗地亚不见上升的经济。

假若身在克罗地亚，有人邀请你去喝一杯咖啡，你却拒绝了，那么，克罗地亚人会认为你不擅社交，从此将你拒之门外，不会再邀请你第二次。

克罗地亚的咖啡，就是友谊的橄榄枝。