Croatia Info
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
Introduction to Croatia
Adorned with natural beauty that Croatia is one of the most amazing places; it has everything that can make your stay eventful and exciting. The captivating castles, stately Roman ruins, and pristine natural parks are the highlight of visiting Croatia.The capital of Croatia, Zagreb is by far the most fascinating city in the country. The beautiful architecture and an array of museums and art gallery impress visitors. Zagreb features a very lively café culture and visitors can find a variety of cafes lined along the streets.
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