Kroatia

landskode: HR
kontinentet: Europa
hovedstad: Zagreb
språk: Kroatisk

EU-medlemskap: nei
NATO-medlemskap: ja

GSM: 900
GPS: 45 10 N, 15 30 E
elektrisitet: 230V/50Hz

valuta:
Kroatiske Kuna: HRK
1HRK = 0.170 USD
1HRK = 0.135 EUR

Telefonkode: +385-1

Travel råd og advarsler Kroatia

Climate	Northern Croatia has a temperate continental climate whereas the central and upland regions have a mountainous climate. The entire Adriatic coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild along the coast, while winter is cold and snowy in central and northern regions. The average temperature inland in January ranges from -10 to 5°C, August 19 to 39°C. The average temperature at the seaside is higher: January 6 to 11°C, August 21 to 39°C.
Shopping	Shopping in Croatia is usually not on travellers' radar as the country is not known as a major shopping destination. Whether or not you're looking for a unique souvenir (see what to buy in Croatia), browsing Croatia's shops and markets is part of the getting-to-know-you experience. Even the briefest shopping excursion provides insight into the local habits, diet and cost of living.
Eating	In the coastal regions of Croatia the cuisine has a rather Mediterranean flavour, as you would expect, with lots of olive oil used in the preparation. However, Croatian cuisine does have its own distinct identity, especially in regards to the cooking of fish. The tradition of grilling and roasting fish and delicacies of the sea has been carried down from generation to generation, where the taste of the fish depends on the grilling technique and the type of wood chosen. There is also the tantalising Dalmatian olive oil method of cooking, gradelavanje, which gives the fish a particular and fantastic taste. All along the coast and the isles, the fish menus are unrivalled - even the humble sardine will never taste quite so delicious. Many Croatian fish restaurants have their own fishing boats, so you can be assured of the freshness of the fish. Also, it is not uncommon to choose your own fish from a selection of different species kept on ice in the centre of the restaurant.
Costs	Croatia has a reputation as cheap even though prices have been rising the last few years. Yet Croatia is cheaper than many other Mediterranean destinations
Language	The Croatian language is a South Slavic language which is used primarily by the inhabitants of Croatia as well as Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatian is based on the Ijekavian pronunciation of the Stokavian dialect (with some influence from Cakavian and Kajkavian) and written with the Croatian alphabet.
Tourism	Tourism in Croatia is a well-developed industry. Many tourists visit to experience the country's extensive coastline and well-preserved coastal Renaissance towns. In 2005, Croatia had 10 million tourist visitors, [1] and in 2008 11. 26 million tourists. [2] The interior of the country, with the exception of the capital Zagreb, the erstwhile Baroque capital Varaždin and a plethora of medieval castles, has fewer tourist attractions. Eight areas in the country have been designated national parks, and the landscape in these areas is afforded extra protection from development. Several companies run flotillas of yachts along different stretches of the coastline, which is also popular with divers. The country is currently being advertised under the motto The Mediterranean As It Once Was.