21 Facts About Croatia

Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in the world. Croatia has over 1,200 islands at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe on the Adriatic Sea. Below are 21 facts about Croatia.

Money to use: Euro
Things to do:
1. Five Island speedboat tour featuring the Blue Cave and Hvar- Take the tour of a lifetime called the Five Island speedboat tour featuring the Blue Cave and Hvar. The five islands that you visit are Hvar, Ravnik, Budikovac, Vis, and Biševo. A few highlights from the trip include visiting the Blue Cave, going to the fishing village of Komiža, swimming and snorkeling in Stiniva Cove, and exploring the old town of Hvar! You will travel by boat and see beautiful sights from the water. The professional guides are super informative and friendly!
2. Kayaking + Snorkeling-I recommend this full-day tour that takes you to the beautiful island of Dugi Otok. The guide will take you to the island’s spectacular cliffs, bays, and sea caves. They provide sea kayaks as well as snorkeling gear. Post kayaking, you will go snorkeling near a shipwreck. After snorkeling, you have time to relax at Sakarun Beach.
3. KRKA National Park – There are eight national parks in Croatia to see! We were able to go and see KRKA National Park, which is a MUST DO in my opinion, as I have never seen water so crisp and clear!
4. Plitvice Lakes National Park- This national park is in central Croatia near the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
5. Visit the old town of Dubrovnik– Dubrovnik is a city on the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an ancient, walled medieval city filled with world-class restaurants and cobblestoned streets.
6. Wine Tasting- Did you know that Croatia produces delicious wine? Don’t miss D’Vino Wine Bar in Dubrovnik, where you can drink a wine flight and try a delicious meat and cheese platter.
7. Visit Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls- Take the tour of a lifetime to see both Mostar and the Kravice Falls with a convenient round-trip transfer from your hotel! HERE
Population: 4.2 million
Capital: Zagreb
Other main cities (by population): Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar
Language: Croatian, using the Latin alphabet
Currency: Kuna
Size: 127th largest country in the world
Main religion: Roman Catholic
Ethnic group: Croatian (almost 90% of the population is Croatian)
Largest Islands: Cres and KRK
Largest Lake: Lake Vrana
Color of Lakes: Mint green, grey, and blue
National Flower: Iris
Highest mountain: Dinara Peak
Number of National Parks: 8
Hours of Sunshine: 2,715 hours
Smallest Town: Hum is the world’s smallest town, with a population of 20 people
Location: Croatia has borders with five other countries. ((Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Hercegovina, and Montenegro))
Oldest City in Croatia: The city of Vinkovci was inhabited for at least 8,000 years. Today more than 35,000 people are living there.
Alcohol Consumption: Croatians are the fourth heaviest alcohol consumers in the world per capita