Croatia
Republic of Croatia
People: Croatian
Croatia's Adriatic coastline includes over 1,200 islands and the walled city of Dubrovnik, the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Croatia is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 3.9 million. Its capital city is Zagreb, and the most widely spoken official language is Croatian.
Croatia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Croatia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Zagreb |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southeast Europe |
| Population | 3,866,233 |
| Area | 56,594 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Language | Croatian |
| Dialling Code | +385 |
| Internet TLD | .hr |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | HR / HRV |
| Borders | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Croatia
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
What currency does Croatia use?
Croatia uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Croatia?
The official language of Croatia is Croatian.
What is the dialling code for Croatia?
The international dialling code for Croatia is +385.
What side of the road does Croatia drive on?
Croatia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hungary
Montenegro
Serbia
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