Welcome to Croatia
KunaCurrency in Croatia
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Basic Country Profile
Location: Eastern Europe on the Adriatic coast
Population: 4.4 million
Capital: Zagreb
Major language: Croatian
Major religion: Christianity
Currency: Kuna
Terrain: Diverse-flat plains and low mountains
Climate-continental
Dial code: +385
Time zone: GMT+1
Emergency numbers:
112- General Emergency
192- Police
193- Fire brigade
194- Ambulance
Disability Legislations and Policies
In 2008, Croatia ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the human rights treaty that requires governments to move away from institutionalisation and guardianship and instead to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to live in the community and make decisions about their lives with assistance, if needed. More than 9,000 people with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities living in institutions, without access to community-based programs for housing and support.
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Travel Related Information
Croatian law mandates access to transportation, communication and public buildings for persons with disabilities. However, the law does not demand that facilities be retrofitted. Persons with disabilities will find marked differences in new construction compared to old construction, where access can still be limited. Croatia’s geography is hilly and often steep, including along the coast, and presents challenges to some persons with disabilities. Universal access on public transportation may not always be available. Outside of urban areas, accessibility generally worsens significantly.