School life
In a Croatia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Croatia
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalZagreb
- Population~3.9 million
- Time zoneEurope/Belgrade (UTC +1)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Croatia, with Zagreb marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Zagreb
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Croatia a bit special.
The Adriatic Coast and 1,000+ Islands
A shimmering sea dotted with more than a thousand islands
Open lesson
Plitvice Lakes
Sixteen turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls in a forest
Open lesson
Dubrovnik Old Town
A walled city on the sea, built entirely of white limestone
Open lesson
Diocletian's Palace, Split
A Roman palace turned into a whole living city
Open lesson
Hvar Island Lavender
A sun-baked island that turns purple every June
Open lesson
Istrian Truffles
The world's most prized hidden treasure - found by dogs in the forest
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐻
The Brown Bear of Croatia
One of Europe's largest bear populations roams the Croatian forests
Open lesson
- 🐬
Bottlenose Dolphins of the Adriatic
A pod of wild dolphins that has called Croatian waters home for decades
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Croatian
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹCroatia has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Croatia?
Choose Croatiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.