Facts about Croatia

Surface Area: 56,538sq km

Coastline: 1778km on the Adriatic

1185 offshore islands

Business Hours: Usually 7am to 7pm

Alcohol: Must be at least 18years old to buy alcohol

Electricity: 220V

Language: Croatian, English is widely spoken too.

Medical Emergency Number: Dial 94

Smoking: No restrictions

Tipping: Expected in fancy hotels, 10% is normal.

Time zone: GMT + 1