Croatia
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Capital
Zagreb
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Local time
20:28
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Population
4.15 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+385
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Currency
kn HRK (kuna)
Croatia
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Capital
Zagreb
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Local time
20:28
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Population
4.15 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+385
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Currency
kn HRK (kuna)
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Average Salary
$ 1 011
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Petrol price
€ 1.66 pl
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Precipitation
1 113mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
56 542 km2
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Protected Area
38%
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Forest Area
34%
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Agricultural area
26%
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Railways
2604km
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Annual air passengers
1.88 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Croat - 89 %
Serb - 4 %
Bosniak - 1 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 88 %
Orthodox - 4 %
Muslim - 1 %
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Literacy rates
99.1%
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Languages
Croatian
Serbian - 1 %
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Armed Forces
18 550
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
11.7 l/person
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Smoking
39.4%
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Diabetes
5.6%
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Tuberculosis
13 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel products, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials
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Agriculture
arable crops - wheat, corn, barley, sugar beet, sunflower, rapeseed, alfalfa, clover, potatoes
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Natural Resources
oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica
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Energy Import
45%
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Natural Resources
oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica
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Renewable Energy
33%
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CO2 Emissions
16 843kt
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Ease of Business
51 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
123
What not to do when visiting Croatia
Don’t be a self-made captain without valid certificate - captains chartering Croatian-flagged vessels have to have a certificate of competence.
Don’t discuss or make comparisons between Serbians & Croats and between Bosnians & Croats.
Don’t necessarily make a hand gesture with raising the thumb and middle finger at once - it’s more a Serbian gesture for Serbian nationalism. Avoid it mainly when ordering or asking for three of something. Use the ring, index and middle fingers instead.
Did you know?
The Game of Thrones TV serie was filmed in Croatia.
Don't accept immediately seconds (food) - let you host to insist you. It's polite.
Don't go empty-handed when visiting someone's house - bring wine or flowers, but no chrysanthemums.
Don't forget to leave a bit of food on plate to indicate you are finished eating.
Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
Did you know?
Croatian culture is the result of a fourteenth century-long history which has seen the development of many cities and monuments. The country includes seven World Heritage sites and eight national parks
Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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