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Surface area: 56.691 km2 ,
with an additional 31.067 km2 of territorial waters
Population: 4.784.265
Capital: Zagreb ( The administrative, cultural, academic and
communication centre of the country); population: 950 000
Number of islands, islets and reefs: 1185; the largest
islands are those of Krk and Cres. There are 66 inhabited islands.
Religions: Predominantly Roman Catholic.
Official language and alphabet: Croatian language and Latin
alphabet.
Political system: Parliamentary
Democracy
Monetary unit: Croatian Kuna (Kn).
Banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000, and coins
in Kn 1, 2, 5 & 25 and 10, 20 and 50 lipa (1 Kuna= 100 lipas)
International telephone code for Croatia: 385
Important telephone numbers:
- Police 92
- Fire
brigade 93
- Ambulance 94
- Emergency road assistance 987
- General
information 981
Public holidays:
- New Year's Day, January 1st
.
- Epiphany January
6th
- Easter , March 27th
, 28th
- Labor Day, May
1st
- Corpus
Christy,May 26th
- Antifascism Day, June 22nd
- National Day, June 25th
- National Thanksgiving Day, August 5th
- The Assumption; August 15th
-
Independence Day, October 8th
- All Saint's Day,
November 1st
- Christmas,
December 25th , 26th
Climate: The
Adriatic Coast has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild
winters.It is one of the sunniest and warmest coasts in Europe with an average
of 2 600 hours of sunshine per year and an average summer temperature of 27°C.
The inland part has a typical continental climate with warm summers and rainy
and snowy winters.
Traveling documents: To
enter Croatia you need a valid identity card or passport, depending on
international agreement between the countries.
Visa: if required, please
check with the nearest Croatian Consulate or Embassy.
PETS can enter the
country if they have a vaccination record and veterinary certificate. The
record must not be older than one year.
Custom
formalities: Expensive professional and technical equipment should be
declared at the border crossing.
Currency:
Foreign currency can be changed at Banks, Exchange Offices, Post Offices,
Tourist agencies, hotels, etc. All major cards (American Express, Visa,
Euro/Master card, Diners) are accepted for a wide range of services
Medical services: Medical care for foreigners can be provided
at hospitals and clinics in all major cities in Croatia .Croatia is a member of
Europe Assistance medical services system.
Drivers should have valid documents for themselves and for
the vehicle, as well as the green insurance card.
Rent-a-Car: cars can be rented at the airports, in towns and
in all major tourist resorts.
Postal services:
Post offices are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. continuously. Saturdays from
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. For international calls, beside using hotel and post
office services , phone cards (for sale in all post offices) are used in all
public phone booths. Postage stamps are sold at post offices, hotel receptions
and newspaper and tobacco stands. TNT and DHL air-express carrier services are
also available.
Cellular phone range:
Communication by cellular phone is possible throughout Croatia.
Shopping: Excellent purchases include articles made of
leather, local hand-made lace ware and embroidery, ceramics, herb brandies, etc.
Opening hours: department stores and groceries are open continuously from 07:30
a.m. to 8:00 p.m., while some shops and groceries close for lunch.
On
Saturdays most shops are open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. In tourist
destinations, in high season , most shops stay open longer, including Saturdays
and Sundays. Duty-free shops are located at the airports. |
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