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CROATIA: Courting the EU

Croatia has become a sought-after tourist destination partly due to its long stretch of Adriatic coastline and tourism now brings in about 20% of the GDP. But with an almost 20% unemployment rate and low pensions for retirees, almost half a million Croats live below the poverty line. Many survive only by illegally renting rooms and apartments during the high season.
Croatia has become a sought-after tourist destination partly due to its long stretch of Adriatic coastline and tourism now brings in about 20% of the GDP. But with an almost 20% unemployment rate and low pensions for retirees, almost half a million Croats live below the poverty line. Many survive only by illegally renting rooms and apartments during the high season.