Category: Croatian Culture

How Much Is A Coke In Croatia?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Staying hydrated and energetic is vital for a tourist, right? A cold drink may be just what you need. How expensive is Coca Cola in Croatia? Are there other sodas that you can try and enjoy the Croatian summer like a native?
Coca Cola is the most expensive in cafes and restaurants. On average, a small bottle (0.25 litres, or 1 glass) costs 19 kunas (2.5 euros).
Coca Cola is significantly cheaper in McDonald’s restaurants
Of course, Coke is the least expensive in shops. However, keep in mind that prices of COKE may vary.
While you’re in the region, try a local version of Coke, named COCKTA.
If you’re more of a FANTA fan, give a chance to a Croatian version of Fanta, with a slightly quizzical name – PIPI
For a vitamin boost, try another very popular beverage in Croatia, CEDEVITA

Is The White House Really Made Of Croatian Limestone?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Croatia abounds in high-quality limestone. Many Croatians, and foreigners likewise, believe that the White House in Washington D.C. was made of the fine white stone from the island of Brač, Croatia. Is this true?
NO. No part of the White House was made of Croatian stone. Sorry.
Croatian limestone is an amazing building material, chosen by famous sculptors and architects.
A piece of Croatian limestone is a truly authentic souvenir of Croatia.

How Much Is A Cup Of Coffee Or Tea In Croatia?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

a average price of a (basic) cup of espresso is 1.5 euros. The more drops of milk you add, the more expensive it gets.
a cup of tea is often more expensive than coffee (up to 2 euros) because it’s usually served by default with lemon and honey. Why? Because tea, (black tea in particular), is normally taken as a medicine to soothe too frequent bowel movements. Usually, only sick people have tea. Or people with frostbites.
sitting by a cup of coffee for hours is one of the main, even quintessential ingredients of the Croatian lifestyle. This may well be the reason why Croatian economy is not doing too well.

Is Croatia Warm All Year Around?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

NO. Temperatures across Croatia go down as winter approaches.
Winter temperatures in parts of Croatia away from the Adriatic Sea often get below freezing point, with occasional snowfall.
Winters by the Adriatic Sea are much milder, but the perception of cold may still be intense. Snow is uncommon, though.

What Is The Language Spoken In Croatia?

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The language spoken in Croatia is – Croatian!
Not that long time ago, the official language spoken in Croatia was called Croatian-Serbian (or Serbo-Croatian). Almost 100 percent of Croatian and Serbian are mutually intelligible.
You may need to be an expert to tell the difference between Bosnian, Montenegrin and Croatian language.
Most speakers of Slovenian and Macedonian understand Croatian very well. If you speak Russian, Czech, Polish or Ukrainian, you would be able to understand many Croatian words.

Is Croatia Poor?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Croatia is among the poorest countries in the European Union
According to certain criteria, though, Croatia is a rich country
The widespread hidden economy in Croatia may somewhat distort statistical data
Croatia is plagued by “UHLJEBI”, a phenomenon describing political and economic parasites