| Local Name: Republika Hrvatska |
| Surface : 56.538
Kmq... |
| Population : 4.501.000 inhabitants |
| Electrical Voltage: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. |
| Visa: Restricted entry and
transit: Croatia does not recognise passports issued by Palestine, Taiwan and the Turkish
Republic of Cyprus. PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all except 1. nationals of
Austria, Belgium, France, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland
and Vatican City, provided holding a national identity card and a Border Crossing Pass
valid for 90 days (which is issued on arrival and has to be shown upon departure). VISAS:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days: nationals of Argentina,
Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Hungary,
Israel, Liechtenstein, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Romania, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay and
Vatican City; nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina, provided they are not residents of the
Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina and have current permission to reside or work in a thrid
country; however, nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina holding valid British Travel Documents
do require a visa for entry/transit to Croatia; nationals of the Russian Federation with a
legalised business/private letter of invitation or proof that a holiday has been booked;
transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft
within 48 hours provided holding confirmed onward and return documentation and not leaving
the airport. |
| Climate: This beautiful Mediterranean climate is similar to Italy's east
coast and Greece's northern reaches. Winters are mild with lows of 12°C (54°F) and
Croatia has hot, dry summers 33°C (94°F). The rainy season runs from mid-November until
early March. |
| Capital : Zagreb (1991 census
pop. 960,000) |
| System : Parliamentary
democracy.....Under the 1990 constitution, legislative power rests
with the bicameral Sabor, both houses of which are elected for 4-year terms. Executive
power is held by the president, elected for five years, who appoints a cabinet of
ministers. |
| Languages : Croatian |
| Religions : Roman Catholic 76, 5% - Orthodox 11,1% -
Islam 1, 2% - Protestant 1, 4% - Atheists 3, 9% |
| Money : Croatian Kuna (HRK 1 = 100 Lipa) |
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