Area
56,542 sq. km. (21,831 sq. miles)
Location
Southeastern Europe
Population
4.4 million (as per estimates of 2006) and Population Density of 77.8 per sq. km.
Capital City
Zagreb with a total population of 779,145.
Language
Croatian is the official and most popular language in the country. There are also some other languages prevalent in different parts of the country, like Italian, Slovak, Serbian, Slovene and German.
Electricity
AC 220 volts, 50Hz.
Currency
Kuna (HRK, symbol Kn). 1Kn = 100 Lipa.
Notes prevalent = Kn 5,10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000.
Coins prevalent = Kn 1, 2, 5, and 25; Lipa 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50.
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange facility is available at all banks, and with authorized dealers and post offices. For more details and exchange rates, travellers are advised to consult their banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards prevalent = All major cards accepted in large cities. However, smaller hotels may require bills to be paid in cash. ATMs are located at all prominent places.
Traveller's Cheques
Travellers Cheques are also accepted at most places in Croatia. The travellers are advised to carry travellers’ cheques in major currencies, like Euros, US Dollars, Pounds Sterling etc., in order to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Banking Hours
Banks in Croatia function from Monday to Friday from 0700-1900; and Saturday from 0700-1300.