Travel Tips
Passport and Visa
All visitors need a valid passport for entry into Croatia. In case visa is required, please contact local Croatian Embassy or Consulate or check at www.mfa.hr. Your airline or travel agent can advise you regarding the procedure for visa applications.
Letter of Invitation
The Conference Secretariat in Zagreb will be pleased to send an official letter of invitation upon request. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential attendees raise travel funds or obtain visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee to provide any financial support. Please contact secon@grad.hr
Climate
The climate along Dubrovnik Region is a typical Mediterranean one, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
Air temperature
Average annual 16,4 C (61,5 F)
Average of coldest period (January) 9 C (48,2 F)
Average of warmest period (August) 24,9 C (76,8 F) |
Sea temperature
Average May - September 23,8 C (64,2 - 74,8 F)
Air and sea temperature in Dubrovnik region during September is warm enough for swimming.
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Time Difference
For international passengers, please allow at least a day in which to adjust to the time difference. At the time of the Conference, Croatian time is a Central European Time (GMT+1).
Currency
Croatian currency, Kuna (Kn), is decimal.
Notes are: 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Kuna
Coins are: 5, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.05, 0.02, 0.01 Kuna
Foreign Exchange
Facilities to exchange foreign currency are available at the airport, in the hotel and throughout the city. For a first approximation, exchange rates are (June 2007).
| 100 Eur are approx.: |
733 Kn |
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| 100 Kn are approx.: |
13,6 Eur |
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Electricity
The electrical supply is 220 volts and 50 Hz. Connection for appliances is 2-pin plug.
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