Croatia is divided into 21 administrative districts; 20 counties and 1 capital city zone. The southern most county, Dubrovnik-Neretva is split into two sections by a small strip of land belonging to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Dubrovnik, the capital of Dubrovnik-Neretva county once served as the capital of the Republic of Ragusa.
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Pelecanus crispus - The Dalmatian pelican is the largest of the 8 extant pelican species and one of the largest birds in the world. Pelicans are distinguished by their long bills and fleshy throat pouches used for catching and storing food. The Dalmatian pelican can reach a height of 180 centimeters, weigh up to 15 kilos and has a wingspan of almost 350 centimeters; the largest wingspan of any bird. It is found in Southeastern Europe, India, and China. The Dalmatian pelican prefers habits of shallow lakes or swampy areas.
