Croatia

About Croatia

Capital

Zagreb

Continent

Independence Date

25 June 1991

Official Language	Croatian
Second Language	English, German
Population	~3.8 million
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#18
Dialing Code	385
Country TLD	.hr

Croatia Overview

Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia (Croatian: Republika Hrvatska), is a picturesque country located in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, and Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast. The capital and largest city is Zagreb.

Croatia is renowned for its stunning Adriatic coastline, over a thousand islands, medieval architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Dubrovnik and Plitvice Lakes National Park. It has a high-income economy driven by tourism, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and services. The country is a member of the European Union, Eurozone, and Schengen Area.

The official language is Croatian, and the national currency is the Euro (EUR) since 2023. Croatia combines a rich cultural heritage with modern European living, making it one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe.

Quick Facts About Croatia

Coordinates	45.1000° N, 15.2000° E
Bordering Countries	Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro; Adriatic Sea coastline
Region / Continent	Europe (Southeastern Europe)
Total Area	~56,594 sq km
Population Density	~73 people per sq km
Highest Point	Dinara – 1,831 m
Major Rivers	Sava, Drava, Danube, Kupa
Climate Type	Mediterranean along the coast; continental inland
Famous For	Adriatic Sea, islands, Dubrovnik, national parks, Game of Thrones filming locations
Major Landmarks	Dubrovnik Old Town, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Hvar Island, Zagreb
Official Language	Croatian
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Government Type	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Time Zone	UTC+1 (CET)
Major Exports	Machinery, transport equipment, textiles, chemicals, food products
Visitor Entry	Member of Schengen Area; visa-free for EU and many non-EU nationals