What is the Capital of Croatia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Croatia is Zagreb. Croatia is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 3,866,233. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Croatian.
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Zagreb at a glance
| Capital city | Zagreb |
|---|---|
| Country | Croatia (Republic of Croatia) |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 3,866,233 (130th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +385 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Croatia
- Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Budapest, capital of Hungary
- Podgorica, capital of Montenegro
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
- Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia
Croatia in context
- Croatia covers 56,594 km², making it the 124th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 68 people per km² ranks 118th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia.
- With 3,866,233 people, Croatia holds about 8.5% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.5% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Croatia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Croatia — FAQ
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
Is Zagreb the largest city in Croatia?
Yes — Zagreb is both the capital and the largest city of Croatia.
What country is Zagreb in?
Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia.
What continent is Zagreb in?
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is located in Europe.
Is Zagreb the capital of Croatia?
Yes — Zagreb is the capital of Croatia (official name: Republic of Croatia).
Zagreb is the capital of which country?
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, in Southeast Europe.
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