Croatia: Overview

Pristine beaches, enchanting villages and history galore - Croatia's got it all.

With its sublime stretch of Adriatic coast, Croatia has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of Europe. The booming tourist industry that was interrupted by war in the early 1990s has swept back in force, and visitors are flocking to its string of coastal and island resorts.

Travel Warning: Landmines

Some remote areas of Croatia, even though safe and welcoming, remain uncleared of landmines. These include the Danube region in eastern Slavonia and some parts of the Krajina. It is unwise to stray into fields or abandoned villages.

severity: Mid-level alert

Fast Facts

Country Full Name

Republic of Croatia

Population

4,500,000

Currency

Name: Croatian Kuna
Code: HRK
Symbol: HRK

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
220V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Croatian

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +1 

Country Dialing Code

+385

Weights & Measures

Metric

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