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Croatia

Croatia

Republic of Croatia

Croatia is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Zagreb, home to roughly 4,087,843 people across 56,594 km² of land.

Where is Croatia?

Croatia is in Southeast Europe, Europe, bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Zagreb
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Population
4,087,843
Land area
56,594 km²
ISO codes
HR / HRV
Languages
Croatian
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+385
Internet domain
.hr

How Croatia compares

Croatia ranks 128th of 194 countries on this site by population and 124th by land area — roughly 0.05% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 27th of 45 by population and 25th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Croatia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Croatia flag breaks down as 35.3% red, 34.7% blue and 30% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. Croatia's Adriatic coast is dotted with more than a thousand islands, from party isles to quiet olive groves.
  2. The cravat necktie takes its name from Croatian mercenaries who wore knotted scarves in 17th-century France.
  3. Plitvice Lakes National Park is famous for terraced turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls.
  4. Dubrovnik's medieval walls earned it the nickname Pearl of the Adriatic and recent fame as a TV filming location.
  5. Dalmatian dogs are named after Croatia's historic Dalmatia region along the sea.

Bordering countries

Croatia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
What continent is Croatia in?
Croatia is in Europe, specifically the Southeast Europe subregion.
What is the population of Croatia?
Croatia has a population of roughly 4,087,843 people, across a land area of 56,594 km².
What language is spoken in Croatia?
The main language of Croatia is Croatian.
Which countries border Croatia?
Croatia shares a land border with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.

Practice with geography games

Studying Croatia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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