It is always difficult to find full information. If you are going to travel to Croatia this article may be useful as it gives some kind of travel guides. The general description Croatia (capital Zagreb) has surprisingly beautiful nature and it is considered one of the most non-polluting places in the world. Adriatic sea is looked through at coast on depth of 50 meters. Except for the Adriatic coast, Croatia is known for the thermal and mineral sources. In territory of this country 7 surprising national parks are located. Three of them are located on coastal islands: Bruny near Pula, Kornaty near Zadar. The country has fine conditions for winter rest and treatment. Due to a unique Mediterranean climate, Croatia uses huge popularity among the West-European tourists. Climate Northern Croatia has a continental climate. The central, foothill and mountain areas, as well as the Adriatic coast, have the Mediterranean climate. Spring and an autumn are moderate at coast while winter can be cold and snow in central and northern areas. Mid-annual quantity of sundial is 2.600, average temperature of the sea in the years (summer) period - 25-27*C, air - 30-31*.
Language: Croatian (concerns to group of Slavic languages, the Latin alphabet). German everywhere is used, in Istria many speak in Italian.
Shopping: From souvenirs it is recommended to get the following: silk man's ties (they were invented in Croatia), laces from island Pag. Cheese "Peshky", from the same island half-year in olive oil for giving juicy taste). Olive oil is not cheap, but very qualitative. Jeweler ornaments from Rijeka is a thin work thing, pins, suspension brackets as the head of a little Negro. Then have started to make cherry liquor "Maraschino" from Zadar. The big admirers of this liquor are the British monarchs. Products from corals that meet here on many islands (independent extraction of corals in the sea it is forbidden and it is punished very strictly) will be excellent memory of trip to Croatia. An original Croatian souvenir is a feather pen that was invented here by Slabolub Penkala.
Transport: on hire can be taken the Machine under the international rights. Rent of the car per day is from 30 $. Allowed speed in cities - 50 km, on usual roads - 80 km an hour. Use of seat belts is necessary for all passengers at movement of the automobile. Filling stations are open from 7 o'clock till 22 o'clock each day.
The tip: In Croatia as well as in other countries, in hotels, restaurants, bars, a taxi, it is accepted to give the tip at a rate of 10-15 %? The cost of service in the majority of good restaurants the tip already are included in cost. Personal travel guides for the services too expect any compensation.