LocationDalmatian Coast, Croatia.
Dialling code385.
Population274,600.
Time zoneGMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two- or three-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures7°C (44.5°F).
Average July temperatures25.5°C (78°F).
Annual rainfall900mm (35.5 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:Carnival
February
Split celebrates
Karnivale (Carnival) in
maskera (fancy dress), culminating with a Shrove Tuesday procession along the Riva.
City streets and Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Olympic Sailing Week
March
Popular international sailing regatta.
Uvala baluni
Website:
www.jklabud.hr
Croatia Boat Show
April
A nine-day celebration of all things nautical.
Riva, Split harbor and Uvala baluni
Website:
www.croatiaboatshow.comSplit Summer FestivalJuly-August
Dance, music and theater graces open-air stages around town.
Various venues
Website:
www.splitsko-ljeto.hrSplit Jazz FestivalAugust
Week-long event running alongside the summer festival.
Various venues
Split Film Festival
September
Platform for unknown directors and screenwriters from around the globe.
Various venues
Website:
www.splitfilmfestival.hrSplit Graphic Art BiennialNovember
Bi annual exhibitions of graphic art.
Various venues
Website:
www.splitgraphic.com
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