Zagreb

Zagreb (pronounced: {{IPA|}}) is the capital city of Croatia. The city's population was 779,145 in 2001. It is situated between the southern slopes of Medvednica mountain and the northern bank of the Sava river, it is 120 m above sea level, located at {{coor dm|45|48|N|15|58|E|}}.

Economy

Much of the Croatian industry is concentrated in Zagreb, including metal processing, electrical appliances, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals (Pliva), printing and leather industries, wood processing, paper etc.

Related Topics:
Metal processing - Electrical appliance - Textiles - Chemicals - Pharmaceuticals - Pliva - Printing - Leather - Wood processing - Paper

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The city is relatively prosperous by Eastern European standards, albeit the average incomes and prices are still lower than farther in the West.

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In 2005 the average unemployment rate in Zagreb was around 8%, which was half the national average.

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