Croatia’s unique geography is due to its limestone, known as karst, which forms the Dinaric Karst landscape. The limestone is used in construction and industrial works, and is also found in toothpaste and gardening. The porous nature of the limestone has created unique environments for flora and geological formations such as rivers, waterfalls, and underground […]
The Roanoke settlers attempted to establish an English colony on Roanoke Island twice in 1585 and 1586. The second attempt was successful for a while, but the colonists disappeared, leaving behind the word “CROATOAN” carved into a tree. Theories suggest they moved to nearby Croat Island, Pembroke, or Chesapeake Bay. Croatoan Island is now known […]
