Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+1
From 31 Oct 11 to 24 Mar 12 GMT +1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Zagreb
Population: 4.42 million
Area: 56,540357,021 square km, 21,830 square miles.
Language(s): Croatian
Dialling Code: 385
Emergency: Police: 92. Fire: 93. Ambulance: 94
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Kuna (HRK 1 = 100 Lipas)
Notes: HRK: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000
Coins: HRK: 1, 2, 5. Lipas: 1, 2, 4, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted throughout the country
Opening Hours
Bank: 0730-1930 Mon-Fri, 0730-1200 Sat
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1900 Mon-Fri, 0800-1400 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas Day
Business/Social Hints: many executives speak a second language including German, English, Italian or Russian. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in many public places and buildings, and on public transport. The minimum drinking age is 18 years. There are some restrictions on photography
Tipping: Around 10% for hotels, restaurants & for taxis
