The 1991 armed conflict between the Croats and the Serbs was short by war standards but it is considered as one of bloodiest civil wars in history. Today, Croatia remains steadfast on its economic recovery and is considered as one of the best-off post Communism states. Croatia is renowned for its beautiful beaches, virgin forests, and alternating landscapes of lakes, plains and hills. Zagreb is the nation’s capital. A blend of East and West, the city’s old world architectures with matching cobbled stones are consistent with those found in cities throughout Eastern Europe. A touch of the west is equally apparent; the Italian influence is particularly strong in the capital. Dubrovnik is a UNESCO protected site. During the middle ages, Dubrovnik was the only one worthy of being called the rival of Venice. Today, Dubrovnik does not stray from its colorful history as a maritime city. A must try is the city’s tasty seafood fare eaten best in restaurants along the harbor. Landmines, relics of the recent civil war, are found in remote parts of country. As tempting as the fields andfar flung villages are to the adventurous type, tourists are advised to stay in the usual tourist destinations.