Croatia information

General info for Croatia

Geographical location
Croatia is located in central Europe, encompassed by Adriatic sea from south and west, and Pannonian Plain in the east.

Population
4,370,460  – mainly Croats, with some minorities.

Coast
Coastal length: 5,835.30 km
Number of islands, reefs and rocks: 1,185
Largest island: Krk

Currency
The Croatian Kuna is the currency of Croatia. 1 Kuna = 100 Lipas. There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Lipa coins, 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna banknotes.

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at exchange offices, banks, post offices and at 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 Saturdays. Credit cards: Most hotels and shops accept credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, Sport Card International). With restaurants it is a different story, especially on the island. When chartering catamaran in Croatia, it is important to plan good.

Electricity
Power grid voltage – 220 V, frequency 50HZ

Water
Tap water is drinkable throughout Croatia, and is considered very good quality. However, supply of water on islands is limited, and try to save water when wash a catamaran in one of the ports and marinas.

Climate expected when chartering a catamaran in Croatia
Croatian Climate is typical Mediterranean. Sea temperature is 10-15 Celsius and during the hot summer time it climbs up to 25 Celsius. Air temperature is between 27-35 Celsius on summer, and average wither temperature is 10 Celsius. Summer daylight is between 6:00-20:00 hour.

Telephone code
The telephone code for Croatia is +385.

Time zone
GMT plus two hours in the summer and GMT plus one in winter.

Travel documentation
Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Tel. Web: www.mvpei.hr

Medical service
Medical services in Croatia are free for foreign tourists if the Health Care Convention was signed between Croatia and the country they come from. Health services expenses provided to individuals coming from the countries with which the Health Care Convention was not signed are charged directly to users according to the price list. Hospitals and clinics are available in all the major towns, as well as pharmacies in the smaller towns and settlements. For patients whose lives are in danger, there is emergency transport by air (helicopter) or sea (speedboat).

There is a network of veterinary clinics and centres in Croatia. Information: www.veterinarstvo.hr

Important telephone numbers
International dialing prefix for Croatia: 00385
112 – official Croatian emergency phone number
193 – Fire -service
194 – Ambulance
195 – rescue on the sea
192 – Police
987 – Assistance on the roads 987@hak.hr (If you are calling outside of Croatia or using a mobile phone dial ++3851 987)

Diving
Diving licence (PADi,CMAS,NAUI,SSI,NASDS,YMCA etc.) is required for diving activities in Croatia. It is recommended to have diving course in one of many licensed diving schools. Also diving is prohibited in near commercial harbors, marinas, national parks, nature parks etc.). Penalties are up to 30.000,00 HRK.

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