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.
By the numbers, Croatia is the 130th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.05% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 124th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 68 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
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 and currency of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
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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