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Croatia

Croatia belongs to Europe. The capital city is Zagreb.

CapitalZagreb
LanguageCroatian
Currencyeuro
Population3.9M

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1991
Area56,594 km2
Population density69/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+385
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.871
Safety index
70.6
Internet access
86%
Life expectancy
79.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Dinara1,831 m
Sinjal1,758 m
Sv. Jure (Biokovo)1,762 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity87%
  • No religion9%
  • Islam2%
  • Other2%

Why Visit

DubrovnikA walled Old Town on the Adriatic, UNESCO listed and a Game of Thrones location.
Plitvice LakesCascading turquoise lakes and waterfalls in a UNESCO national park.
Dalmatian IslandsHvar, Brac and Korcula offer beaches, vineyards and medieval villages.
Split Diocletian's PalaceA Roman emperor's palace that became a living city centre.
Istrian CuisineTruffles, seafood and local wine in a peninsula of Italian-influenced villages.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Zagreb
806k
Split
178k
Rijeka
108k

Climate Overview

2CJan avg.
24CJul avg.
900 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean coast / Continental inlandClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageCroatian
National day30 May
Electricity230V, Type C/F