BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

Land area 56.538 km2
Territorial sea 31 .000 km2
Coastline and islands 5.800 km
Population - about 4.300.000
- islands, islets, sliffs and reefs 1.185
-nationalparks 7
- nature parks 6
The telephone code for Croatia is +385

SOME OF THE NATURAL RICHES AND URBAN AREAS

- Piitvice lakes - one of the most formidable natural sights, the world natural heritage protected by UNESCO
- The Stone wall in Ston, Dalmatia - the worlďs longest after the Wall of China
(5,5)
- Roman Arena in PuIa - one of the loveliest and best kept Roman artifacts
- Dubronik - a fascinatingly beautiful ancient town, protected by UNESCO
- Spiit - the Roman imperial Diocletians palace - protected by UNESCO
- Maria Bistrica - the most important Crotatian Marian shrine, a votive and pil-grimage place with the miraculous sculpture ot Mary and Jesus
- Zadar, Šibenik, Hvar, Rab, Krk, Korčuia, Trogir, Rijeka, Opatija - ancient, centuries-old urban zones of the exceptional beauty, great arhcetectural skills and importance
- The Islands of Kornati - a unique group of islands and islets in the

During your visit in our country do not set the fire on open place and do not throw cigarettes, especciaĺĺy on the places where you can make a fire. Please, help us to protect our woods and environment. lf you notice any smoke or fire do not hesitate to fone us on 93.
92 POLICE
94 FIRST AID
93 FIREFIGHTERS
987 CAR BREAKDOWN SERVICE

USEFULL INFORMATION

Currency: Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa). There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Lipa coins, 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna banknotes.

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, post offices and at most tourist agencies, hotels and camping grounds. Banking hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays banks are open until 1 p.m. In the larger cities some banks are also open on Sundays.

Credit cards: Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, Sport Card International). Cash dispensing machines are ubiquitous.

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz

Water: Tap water is potable throughout Croatia.

Time zone: GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two in summer

Travel documentation: Passport or some other internationally recognised identification document. Tourists may remain in Croatia for up to three months.

LINKS:
CROATIA AIRLINES
JADROLINIJA - TIMETABLE (FERRIES)
CROATIAN RAILWAYS - TIMETABLE
CROATIAN BUS LINES

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