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Many events in the history of mankind eventually fade into oblivion, but others, leave their indelible marks for the entire world to see. More than 350 years ago, the Croats initiated one such influential occurrence. Although started in the 17th century in a small region on the Adriatic coast, the consequences of this event are still very much evident the world over. 600 million people now wear the ubiquitous symbol of Croatia around their necks, close to their hearts. Did you know that Croatia is the mother country of the necktie?

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Since the very beginning of production of office writing equipment (since 1906.), the name Penkala represents the pinnacle of quality and exclusivity beyond comparison. In 1999., adopting the highest technological and quality standards, TOZ began the production of Penkala products, and by the end of last year, based on the Contract of exclusive rights, as well as use of the name and registered trademark, TOZ accepts into its name the name of Penkala, including all the rights and obligations. The assortment of Penkala includes fountain pens and pens, as well as wood pastels, products of the highest quality, which guarantees TOZ Penkala the reputation as a manufacturer of top quality products in the world.

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Croats first settled the eastern coast of the Adriatic sea in the seventh century A.D. Tomislav, the first Croatian king, was crowned in the year 925 A.D.

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The Roman emperor Diocletian built a palace in Dalmatia in 305 A.D., which became the foundation of today’s city of Split, one of Croatia’s six monuments under UNESCO protection.

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Croatia is the homeland of Marco Polo, the world renowned 13th century traveller, who was born on the Dalmatian island of Korčula.

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The famous scientist Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), inventor of alternating current, was born in Smiljan, Croatia, died in New York, USA.

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The parachute was invented and first trialled by the Croatian Faust Vrancic in the 17th century. He also designed the first wind turbine.

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The stone which built the White House in Washington D.C. comes from the island of Brac.

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The Republic of Dubrovnik was the first state to recognize the United States of America as a sovereign state.

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That the national parks Plitvice and Krka have been used as the locations for scenes in the films about the indian Winnetou?

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Croatian soccer player Davor Suker won “The Golden Boot Award” as the top scorer of 1998. FIFA World Cup. Croatia participates in 2006. World Cup, which takes place in Germany, as well.

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Croatian representative Goran Ivanisevic won the Wimbledon Championship in 2001.

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Janica Kostelic “The Snow Queen of Croatia” became the first alpine skier to win four medals in a single Winter Olympic Games (at the Salt Lake City Winter Games 2002), winning a medal in every event in which she competed. By winning gold and silver medal in this years’ Olympics in Torino, she became the most successful alpine skier of all times. By winning two Crystal Globes this year, Janica became the most successful skier in the history of World Cup, as well. 

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Drazen Petrovic became known as the Croatian Mozart. A title he earned by turning basketball into an artform. He set new standards for the game across borders, first in Spain for Real Madrid and later with the Portland Trailblazers and New Jersey Nets of the NBA.