Croatia
A crescent along the Adriatic with more than a thousand islands, Croatia gave the world the necktie and the dog breed known as the Dalmatian.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Red, white and blue horizontal bands - the Pan-Slavic colours - charged with the Croatian coat of arms, a red-and-white chequerboard shield topped by a crown of five smaller shields for the historic regions.
Croatia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Zagreb |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 3,871,833 |
| Area | 56,594 km² |
| Population density | 68 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official language | Croatian |
| Calling code | +385 |
| Internet TLD | .hr |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | HR / HRV |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The necktie originates from Croatian soldiers, whose name gave French the word 'cravate'.
- It has over a thousand islands scattered along its Adriatic coast.
- Its walled city of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous filming location.
- The Dalmatian dog breed takes its name from the Croatian region of Dalmatia.
Croatia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
What is the population of Croatia?
Croatia has a population of about 3,871,833.
What currency does Croatia use?
Croatia uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Croatia?
The official language of Croatia is Croatian.
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