Croatia is a gem of Southeast Europe, famed for its stunning coastline, historic cities, and rich cultural heritage. It’s a country that effortlessly blends the charm of the old world with the vibrancy of the new. Here are some quick facts that encapsulate the essence of Croatia.
- Official name: Republic of Croatia
- Official language: Croatian
- Alphabet: Latin
- Currency: Euro
- Population (last census): 4.784.265
- Capital: Zagreb (nearly 1 million inhabitants)
- Number of islands: 1,185 (66 inhabited)
- Coastline length: 5,835 km (3,617 sq.mi)
- Coastline length of mainland: 1,777 km (1,101 sq.mi)
- Coastline length of islands: 4,058 km (2,515 sq.mi)
- Electricity: the standard voltage in Croatia is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type F.
- Telephone code for Croatia: +385
- Time zone: CET (Central European Time) which equals GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two in summer.
- Emergency calls: 192
