LocationSouthern Dalmatia, Republic of Croatia.
Dialling code385.
Population53,000 (Dubrovnik region).
Time zoneGMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz; continental two-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures7ºC (44ºF).
Average July temperatures20ºC (68ºF).
Annual rainfall1,250mm (49 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Croatia Kuna (KN1) = £0.12;
US$0.19; C$0.22; A$0.26; €0.14
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009Special Events:St Blaise’s Day
February
Relics of the city’s patron saint are paraded through the old city.
Old city
Easter
March/April
Special masses held in various churches throughout this deeply catholic city.
Various venues
Dubrovnik International Film Festival
May
Annual film festival.
Various venues
Website:
www.dubrovnikfilmfestival.com Dubrovnik Summer Festival
July-August
The city’s premier festival sees a myriad of cultural events grace arts venues and temporary venues throughout the city.
Various venues
Website:
www.dubrovnik-festival.hr Karantena Festival
August
A smaller version of the Edinburgh ‘Fringe’ giving more esoteric and alternative acts a forum that they do not always get at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Various venues
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