Croatia

CROATIA, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Central Europe, and the Balkans.

General informations

• The mainland covers: 56594 km2
• Surface area of territorial waters totals: 31067 km2
• Population: 4.437.460 inhabitants
• Capital:Zagreb, the economic, traffic, cultural and academic centre of the country
• System of government: multi-party parliamentary republic.
• Currency: kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel agencies, hotels, camps, marinas; cheques can be cashed in banks.

Croatia has been announced as Lonely Planet Staffers' number one destination for 2005. Croatia won the first place, followed by China, Argentina, USA, Italy und Costa Rica. Michelin Europe Tourist and Motoring Atlas puts Croatia on the front page of its 2005. edition, USTOA chose Dubrovnik as the host of their 2006. Annual Conference, On July 17th 2005, “New York Times” publishes an article “In Croatia, A New Riviera Beckons”, Croatia was the favourite ''last minute'' destination of German tourists last summer, shows a poll conducted by the European Tourism Institute (ETI), National Geographic Adventure announces Croatia as number one “Hot Adventure Destination” in 2006. When we invite you to Croatia, we want you to share with us: THE BEAUTY, THE HOSPITALITY, THE COLOUR, THE TASTE, THE FEELING, THE HERITAGE, THE SPIRIT.