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Croatia Joins the Eurozone
New Year’s Day marked a historic double achievement for Croatia. This idyllic Balkan nation joined the Eurozone and the border-free Schengen Area, the first country to do both on the same day. So goodbye kuna currency and hello euro! A Boon to Tourism Croatia’s entry into Schengen is expected to boost the tourism industry, which