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Croatia (Republika Hrvatska) is a parliamentary republic in the Balkan peninsula, it confines to the north-west with Slovenia, to the north with Hungary, to the east with Serbia, to the south with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, to the west is the Adriatic Sea. Between the cities beyond the state capital Zagreb, are important the cities of Split (Spalato), Rijeka-Fiume, Pula-Pola, Dubrovnik (Ragusa), Osijek, Karlovac, Sisak.

Croatia extends from the extreme eastern margins of the Alps to the north-west, until the plain of Pannonia and to the rivers of Danube to east, while its central part is occupied from the mountain chain of the Dinara (1.831 meters) and its southern part, instead, finishes on the coast of the Adriatic Sea where there are 1,185 islands, of which only 50 inhabitated. The main rivers of Croatia are the Drava and Sava.

 

Climate: Continental climate with strong thermal excursions in the inland of the country. Mediterranean climate on the coast. There are two climatic zones: in the inland prevails a moderate continental climate, also partially alpine, while the regions along the adriatic coast have a pleasant Mediterranean climate that boasts many sun days: dry and warm summers, humid and mild winters; in the inland regions the medium temperature are: in January, between 0° to 2° C; in August between 19° to 23° C; the medium temperature in the Adriatic coast are: in January between 6° to 11° C, in August between 21° to 27° C; during winter the temperature of the sea is of 12° C, while of summer it is of approximately 25°C.

Tourist attractions: Croatia is a young nation where along the Adriatic coast the Italian and venetian influences in the palaces of the cities and in the culture are clearly visible, in the internal areas are more strong the Hasburg influence. In Istria do not miss the Arena in Pula-Pola, the Euphrasian Basilica in Porec-Parenzo, the archipelago of Brijuni-Brioni islands, Kamenjak-Promontore Head, the beautiful venetian towns of the coast as Rovinj-Rovigno. Along the coast of Dalmatia are hundreds of islands with wonderful sea and the historical cities of Zadar-Zara, Sibenik-Sebenico, Trogir-Traù, Split-Spalato, Dubrovnik-Ragusa. The Plitvice Lakes National Park. The state capital Zagabria.

Unesco has inscribed 6 Croatian sites in the World Heritage List: the Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian (1979); the Old City of Dubrovnik (1979, 1994); Plitvice Lakes National Park (1979, 2000); the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč (1997); the Historic City of Trogir (1997); The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik (2000). Between the properties submitted on the Tentative List are: Zadar - Episcopal complex (2005); Historical-town planning ensemble of Ston with Mali Ston, connecting walls, the Mali Ston Bay nature reserve, Stonsko Polje and the salt pans (2005); Historical-Town Planning Ensemble Tvrda (Fort) in Osijek (2005); Varazdin - Historic Nucleus and Old Town (the Castle) (2005); Burg - Castle of Veliki Tabor (2005); Lonjsko Polje Nature Park (2005); Velebit Mountain (2005); Frontiers of the Roman Empire Croatian Limes (2005); Diocletian's Palace and the Historical Nucleus of Split (extension) (2005); Stari Grad Plain (2005); Lubenice (2005).

Travel Documents: US citizens must present a passport (it may be expired up to six months). Visas are not required for stays of up to 90 days. Nationals of EU-member states and of some other states only need an official identification card or a passport.

Health: The sanitary situation of the Country can be defined satisfactory. The foreign tourists do not pay the sanitary services if between the Croatia and the country of origin it has been signed a convention that regards the sanitary attendance. The sanitary attendance (comprised transport) is offered in emergency case second the same modalities and enforced norms as for the Croatian citizens. It is advised to stipulate, before undertaking the travel, a sanitary assurance that previews, beyond to the cover of medical expenses, also the eventual medical repatriation with aircraft or the transfer in other Country.

Shopping hours: The greater part of the shops, in the week days, are opened from 8,00 am to 8,00 pm, while during Saturday and Sunday are open until 2,00 pm. During summer season are opened also after 8,00 pm. The offices of the public administration and trade are opened to the public from Monday to Friday from 8,00 am to 4,00 pm.

Electricity: Croatia operates on 220 volt, 50 Hz electricity. Two and three-pin and plugs are standard along with the Schuko plug.

Cuisine: The Croatian Cusine because the history of the country can be subdivided in Continental Cusine and Mediterranean Cusine. The firstit feels the influence of the Austro-Hungarian domination with dishes like the goulasch, the kulen (sausages aromatizes with spice), the strudel made of game or of zucchinis. Between cakies is the Bucnicas Makom, a cake made of zucchinis with poppy seeds. The Mediterranean Cusine, influenced from the Italian culture is typical of Dalmatia and Istria, and is made up of fish. Between the typical plates are the Dalmatians oysters, the marinata of sardine, the soup of fish, the brodetto and the Dalmatian ham. CROATIAN CUISINE RECIPES.

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Sea travel: From Italy there are connections from Ancona, Pescara and Bari. Zadar-Ancona; Korčula-Stari Grad/Hvar-Split-Ancona; Split-Ancona; Split-Stari Grad/Hvar-Pescara; Dubrovnik-Bari, Split-Pescara.  

Airports and Flights: The main airports are in Zagreb, Dubrovnik (Ragusa), Zadar (Zara), Pula (Pola), Rijeka (Fiume). Croatia Airlines: has regular flights from Croatia to Austria (Vienna); Belgium (Brussels); Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo); France (Paris); Germany (Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich); Italy (Rome); Republic of Macedonia (Skopje); Netherlands (Amsterdam); Switzerland (Zurich); United Kingdom (London Gatwick, London Heathrow). International airlines: most international airlines have regular flights from all major European cities to Croatia's international airports.

 

Area: 56,594 sqkm

Population: 4,460,000 mainly croats; there are also minorities serbian, slovenias, ungarians, bosnian, italians.

State Capital: Zagreb

Language: Croats. Italian is spoken along the coast in Istria, and in Dalmatia. In the main coastal istrian towns there is the bilinguism (italians and croats).

Religion: mainly Roman Catholic with Orthodox and Islam minorities.

Money: Kuna

Time: Central European time.

 

 

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