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Culture of Croatia
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The culture of Croatia has historically been influenced by Central European, Mediterranean, and Balkan cultures.[1][2][3] Croatia's unique culture and identity can be traced back to the historical llyricum. The Croatian language is believed to have been formed in the 6th or 7th century,[4] with the written language present in Glagolitic texts from the 11th century.[5]
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In terms of Croatian national emancipation, the 19th-century Illyrian movement led by Ljudevit Gaj was a key driver for emergence of Croatian romantic nationalism. During this movement, Croatians saw unprecedented developments in the fields of art and culture, giving rise to a number of historical figures. Most notably, Croatia has a place in the history of Mediterranean architecture and urbanism and clothing as place of origin of the cravat, a precursor of the modern necktie.
Modern and contemporary arts, music, urban, independent, and youth culture in Croatia have grown due to numerous festivals and frequent manifestations,[6] as well as the re-emergence of new cultural infrastructure around the country.[7]