Official currency is Kuna (1 Kuna=100 Lipa).

Croatia is indeed unique and also for a thousand years of different cultures that have replaced each other and sometimes assimilated in these areas. Thanks to the favourable geographical characteristics of our coast, with its numerous bays, inlets and coves, the coastal belt has ever been a significant mercantile and nautical route.

History
In the 6th century BC the ancient Greeks had commerce with the Illyrians by means of the sea, and founded their colonies there (Pharos, today's Starigrad, on the islands of Hvar and Issa – or Vis). Later on, the Romans arrived and there are many findings located from Pula to Cavtat and Slavonia.
A new era dawned with the arrival of the Slavs, a period characterized by constant struggle for supremacy and by defence against diverse enemies. In that period Croatia was established as a kingdom for a while. Dubrovnik, eminent in its position as a republic, played a leading role in culture and trade.
In the 18th century, Napoleon ruled for a short period of time, after which he was replaced by the Austrian monarchy. Ports were built and fortified, trade and shipbuilding flourished. During the two World Wars, Croatian territory was one of the more important areas of battle.
After the 2nd World War, Croatia became a part of SFR of Yugoslavia, and finally gains independence in 1991.

 

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