Europe

Croatia

Croatia is a country in Southeast Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Croatia

Quick Facts

Capital
Zagreb
Continent
Europe
Region
Southeast Europe
Population
3.9 million
Area
56,594 km²
Currency
euro (EUR)
Official language
Croatian
Calling code
+385
Internet TLD
.hr
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Croatia map preview: 45.17, 15.50

Geography

Croatia is in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 45.16666666, 15.5; it has Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia.

Neighboring countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia

People and Culture

Croatia uses Croatian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Croatia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Croatia is recorded with the official name Republic of Croatia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Croatia

What is the capital of Croatia?

The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.

What continent is Croatia in?

Croatia is in Europe.

What currency does Croatia use?

Croatia uses the euro.

What language is spoken in Croatia?

Croatian is listed for Croatia in this database.

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