ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Zagreb

GEOGRAPHY

Located in central and southeastern Europe Croatia inherits natural resources like petroleum, coal & iron. Owns a coastline of 5,835 km's, Its land covers a range of 56,594 km². Croatia shares boarders with Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia, Hungary and Serbia.

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 4.4 Million. Muslims account for about 1.3% of the population.

CLIMATE

The coast of Croatia revels in a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with an average of 26 °C (78.8 °F) summers are hot,sunny and dry while winter can go closer to 4°C (39.2 °F). Best time to visit will be during July - August.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Croatian is the official language.

LOCAL TIME

GMT+2 hrs

BUSINESS HOURS

General: 8 AM to 4 PM

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day: January 1st
Epiphany : January 6th
International Workers Day: Mays 1st
Anti-Fascist Struggle Day: June 22nd
Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day: Augest 5th
Assumption of Mary: Augest 15th
Independence Day: October 8th
Christmas: December 25th

CURRENCY

Croatia Kuna

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police: 192
Medical: 94
Fire: 93
Emergencies: 112