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General information on Hrvatska!
To enter Hrvatska - Check here if you need a visa!
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General information on Hrvatska
(Croatia)!
Where is Croatia?
 It is an Adriatic and a Central European country. It streches in the form of an arc from the Danube in the northeast to Istria in the west and Boka Kotorska in the southeast. Its area is 56,538 sq.km., and the area of the coastal sea about 31,900 sq.km. Geographically, it is situated on the cross-roads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean.
Why go to Croatia? Croatia has been nominated the top destination of 2005! The New York Times calls it the "
new Riviera". Find out why.
Surface area: 56.691 sq.km , with additional 31.067 sq.km 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: 1185; the largest islands are those of Krk and Cres. There ar sixty six inhabited islands.
Religions: Predominantly Roman Catholic. |
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Official language and alphabet: Croatian language and Latin alphabet.
Political system: Parliamentary Democracy
The local currency: the Croatian kuna (kn). Banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000, coins in kn 1, 2, 5 & 25 and 10, 20 and 50 lipa (1 kuna= 100 lipas).
International telephone code for Hrvatska: 385
Important telephone numbers:
- Police 92
- Fire brigade 93
- Ambulance 94
- Emergency road assistance 987
- General information 981
Public holidays in
Hrvatska:
- New Year's Day, January 1
- Epiphany January
- Easter , April 16,17
- Labor Day, May 1
- Corpus Christy, June 15
- Antifascism Day, June 22
- National Day, June 25
- National Thanksgiving Day, August 5
- The Assumption; August 15
- Independence Day, October 8
- All Saint's Day, November 1
- Christmas, December 25 , 26
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Travel documents: To enter
Hrvatska a valid ID card or a passport is needed , depending on international agreement between the countries.
Visa: A valid passport is necessary to enter Croatia. Citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Israel, Ireland, Singapore no longer need a visa for stay up to 9o days. Citizens of EU can enter Croatia with valid identity card
Pets: Can enter the country if they have a vaccination record and veterinary certificate. The record must not be older than one year.
Customs formalities: Expensive professional and technical equipment should be declared at the border crossing.
Foreign currency: Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, tourist agencies, hotels, etc. All major cards (American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners) are accepted for a wide range of services.
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Medical services: Medical care for foreign visitors is provided at hospitals and clinics in all major cities
in Croatia. Hrvatska is a member of the Europe Assistance Medical Services System.
For drivers: Drivers must be in possession of valid documents for themselves and the vehicle, as well as the Green Insurance Card.
Car rental service: Cars can be rented at the airports, in towns and in all major tourist resorts.
Postal services: Post offices are open from Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. International phone calls are easily made from hotel rooms and post offices. Phone cards are available from post offices and kiosks. Stamps are sold at post offices, hotel receptions and newspaper and tobacco stands. TNT and DHL air-express carrier services are also available.
Communication by cellular phone is possible throughout Croatia.
Shopping: Excellent purchases include articles made of leather, local hand-made lace items and embroidery, ceramics, herb brandies, etc. Opening hours: department stores and groceries are open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., whereas 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 resorts most shops stay open longer in the high season, including Saturdays and Sundays. Duty-free shops are located at airports.
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