Population
Croatia has 4 290 612 inhabitants. There are nearly more Croatians living outside of the country as living in Croatia.
Coastline
Croatia has one of the most beautiful and picturesque coastline in the world – 6278 km, the most indented in the Mediterranean. There are 1244 islands, isles, islets & reefs in Croatia.
Highest Peak
Dinara with altitude of 1,831 meters.
Money
As a member of the European Union, Croatia is part of the economic and monetary union which introduced the euro as the common currency. As of 1 January 2023, the currency used in Croatia is the euro (EUR), which is the only official means of payment in Croatia, and which replaced the previously used kuna.
Power Supply – 230V/50Hz
Capital
Zagreb is economic, cultural, scientific and academic centre of the country.
Official Language
Croatian (Hrvatski)
Water
Croatia’s drinking water has one of the highest quality standards in Europe.
Travel
Croatia is a member of European Union from 01.07.2013 and part of the Schengen Zone. Citizens of EU countries may enter Croatia using their national identity cards (if these exist) instead of a passport. Otherwise, passports are required to enter Croatia.
Alcohol
Croatia is ranked 4th in the world for alcohol consumption per capita. National liquor is rakija. The acceptable limit of blood alcohol content of a person driving a car is 0.5 per mille.
Sunshine
Croatia injoys 2786 hours of sunshine a year. That’s more then Sydney, Australia.
It has a Mediterranean climate along the coast with hot summers and mild winters, while the mountains experience cold winters and mild summers
UNESCO
Croatia has 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Diocletian Palace and Medieval Split
Dubrovnik Old Town
Early-Christian Euphrasius Basilica Complex in Poreč
Historical Core of Trogir
National Park Plitvice Lakes
St. Jacob’s Cathedral in Sibenik
Zadar, Sibenik – The Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries
Stari Grad Plain
Stećci – Mediaeval Tombstones
The Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe- the Northern Velebit and Paklenica National Park.
More:
Necktie
Croatia is the home of the Necktie. Croatia’s “Cravat Day” on October 18 commemorates the Invention of the Necktie.
Dalmatian Dog
The Dalmatian is a breed of dog, noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat. It roots trace back to Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia.
Sunset
”Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world, more beautiful than the one in Key West, in Florida.” – said Alfred Hitchcock.
Game of Thrones, Star Wars
Oscar-winning Fiddler on the Roof, Sophie’s Choice and Dr. Who all were filmed in Croatia, as were Game of Thrones and Star Wars.
Zinfandel grape variety originates from Croatia.
Nikola Tesla was born in Croatia.
Hum in Istria with a population of around 20 is the world’s smallest town.
The world’s first torpedo was constructed in Rijeka.
Important Telephone Numbers:
The country access code for calling Croatia is +385.
General emergency 112
Police 112 or 192
Fire brigade 112 or 193
Ambulance 112 or 194
Sea rescue 112 or 195
Road help 1987
Traffic Info
http://www.hak.hr/en#traffic-flow-and-road-conditions
