CROATIA

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CURRENCY:

Kuna - HRK, Symbol Kn

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: Kn1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5

COIN: Kn25, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lipa

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

Yes, widely.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Most major credit cards are accepted and ATMs are found on a widespread scale.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

Foreign currency is best conducted at banks and post offices.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These are best in US dollars, Euros or Pound Sterling.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon - Fri 0700-1900, Sat 0700-1300.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

Restrictions apply. Export of local currency only up to the value of HRK 2000. Import of local currency only up to the value of HRK 2000 - and to HRK 500 if in bank notes. Export and import of foreign currency is unlimited.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

The Republic of Croatia is a country located in Central Europe. It is surrounded by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro as well as having coasts on the Adriatic Sea. The capital is Zagreb.

POPULATION:

Around 5 million.

ECONOMY:

Croatia has experienced war as recently as the 1990s. In 1990 the country held its first democratic elections and the winning party, the Croatian Democratic Union was fiercely opposed by Serbian rebels. Croatia was victorious in 1995 and has been described as having a stable economy. Main elements are the service sector, industry and agriculture. Since the end of conflict in the country, tourism has experienced rapid growth. The climate in summer is very attractive and Croatia is now number 18 in the list of most popular tourist destinations in the world.