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 when on your Holidays 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.