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What main languages are spoken here?:

Croatian is the main language spoken here. It is what’s called a Slavic language. Da means yes, and ne means no. Since Croatia is located in Central and Southeast Europe, it is common for people here to speak at least three languages. Many tourists visit Croatia from around the world, so people learn foreign languages to better accommodate visitors as well. Therefore, additional languages often spoken in Croatia are English, German, Italian, French and Spanish.

What type of money is used here?:

The Euro, which is equivalent to around $1.16 U.S. dollars.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Around 1.50 or 2 Euros in a supermarket, but closer to 4.50 Euros at a restaurant.

What was the best meal this week?:

Definitely when my grandmother cooked one of my favorite dishes -- a whole baked fish called orada. I went to the fish market one morning and bought two oradas for us. My grandmother prepared them by putting garlic and herbs like rosemary and sage inside the fish, and baked them with slices of lemon and olive oil on top. Delicious!

What music did I listen to this week?:

On the TV here in Dubrovnik, they have a channel that plays music while showing views of the town through a livestream.

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