Original sentence: Average life expectancy is approximately 75 years, and the literacy rate is 98.5%.Croatia also has a place in the history of neckwear as the origin of the necktie (cravat'')
Edited sentence: Interestingly enough, Croatia also has a place in the history of neckwear as the origin of the necktie (cravat'').Life expectancy rate is around 75 years, and the literacy rate is at 98.5%, both of which are reasonably high