CROATIA

Population: 4500000

Capital: Zagreb

Coast Line: 5835km (4058km comprise a coastline of islands, solitary rocks & reefs)

Number of Islands: 1185

Climate: Mediterranean climate prevails along the Adriatic coast (dry and hot summers, with an overwhelming number of sunny days). Average temperature along the coastline varies from 21 to 27 deg C (Aug).

Currency: Kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa), foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel agencies etc.

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted. Accessing cash from ATM's is possible in almost all towns.

Important telephone numbers: Croatia +385, Police - 92, Fire Brigade - 93, Ambulance - 94, Roadside Assistance - 987

 

Places of interest

Marina Dalmacija Sukosan

Largest Marina on the Adriatic Coast

http://www.marinadalmacija.hr

National Park Kornati

140 uninhabited islands

www.kornati.hr

National Park Krka

The most Beautiful karst river in Croatia

www.npkrka.hr

National Park Paklenica

Largest mountain massif in Croatia

www.paklenica.hr

National Park Plitvice Lakes

NP listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO

www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr

Nature Park Velebit

Largest Mountain in Croatia

www.velebit.hr

River Zrmanja Water Rafting http://www.slaptours.hr/zrmanja.htm
Other Links
Croatia - Top Destination '05 from www.lonelyplanet.com http://www.lonelyplanet.com/columns/index.htm
Croatia Map from www.lonelyplanet.com Map

Croatia Preview

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