Map
Source: CIA World Factbook
Summary Data
| summary data |
|
| Total Area (km2) |
56,542 |
| Land (km2) |
56,414 |
| Water (km2) |
128 |
| Population |
4,491,543 |
| Population Density (/km2) |
80 |
| Capital |
Zagreb |
| Religion (%) |
Roman Catholic 87.8%
Orthodix 4.4%
Other Christian 0.4%
Muslim 1.3%
Other and unspecified 0.9% |
| Time |
GMT +1 |
| Climate |
Mediterranean and continental: continental
climate predominant with hot summers and
cold winters; mild winters, dry summers
along coast. |
Source: CIA World Facrbook
Geography
Croatia is situated in southern Europe bordering Slovenia,
Hungary and Italy. The country has many mountains and highlands and
boasts some of the best pebbled beaches along the coastline. Sava,
Danube and Drava are the main rivers that flow through Croatia. The
main seaports are Rijeka, Pula, Zadar, Sibenik and Dubrovnik.
Croatia has 1185 islands lying just off its coast offering quiet
beaches and relaxing island life.
Government
Croatia joined the 1990 Constitution and the government has
since been a democratic republic. In 1991 Croatia declared itself
independent from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The country
had planned to join the EU in February 2003 but plans were stalled
and Croatia now hopes to become a member in 2009. Prime Minister
Ivo Sanader is currently the head of government and President
Stjepan Mesic the Head of State.
Language
Croatian is the official language of Croatia although many
nationals speak Serbian, Italian, Slovak and German, this is mainly
due to the growing tourist industry in the country.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Passports/Visa
Passports which are valid for at least six months beyond the
departure date are required from British, USA, Canadian and
Australian Citizens.
National of EU countries that have a valid ID card do not
require a passport.
Visas
Visas are not required by all nationals for maximum stays of 90
days, if the stay is expected to be longer than a visa is
required.
Passport/Visa Information
Croatian Embassy in London
21 Cornway Street
London
W1T 6BN
Tel: +44 020 7387 2022
Fax: +44 020 7387 0310
Airports and Airlines
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Location: The airport is situated 13 miles
(21km) South of Dubrovnik.
- Time: GMT + 1
- Contacts: Tel: 2077 337/2077 3233.
- Transfer between terminals: There is only one
terminal in the airport.
- Transfer to the city: Taxis are available just
outside the airport. There is a public bus service which goes from
the airport to either Dubrovnik or Cavtat.
- Car rental: Car rental companies include
Budget, Avis, Dollar and Hertz.
- Facilities: The airport has coffee shops,
cafes, tobacco shops, duty free shops and souvenir shops.
- Parking: Parking is available.
- Website: www.airport-dubrovnik.hr
Standard of Living
Croatia enjoys a relatively high standard of living; the country
has a modern European way of life and with the government focussing
on tourism as a main sector, the country is continuously being
redeveloped to allow for more comfortable lifestyles.
Principal commercial centres and towns
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia with almost a quarter of the
population living in and around the city centre.
| population by city/town 2007 |
|
| Zagreb |
784,900 |
| Split |
221,456 |
| Rijeka |
194,043 |
| Osijek |
144,616 |
| Zadar |
72,718 |
Source: Wikipdia
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