Situated in Southeast Europe, Croatia ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· (officially Republic of Croatia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 3.9 million and a total area of 56,594 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Croatia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Zagreb, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Croatia located?
Geographically, Croatia belongs to Southeast Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 56,594 km², which makes it the 128th largest country or territory on Earth.
Croatia has a coastline as well as land borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Zagreb, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how croatian life really works.
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Who lives in Croatia?
Around 3.9 million people live in Croatia, making it the 130th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Croatia is called a Croatian.
The main language spoken here is Croatian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Croatia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Croatia is +385. Websites from the country typically use the .hr internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Croatia are its flag, its capital Zagreb, and its approximate population of 3.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Croatia shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Croatia
- Croatia's flag emoji is ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· — its two-letter country code is HR and its three-letter code is HRV.
- Croatia covers 56,594 km², ranking 128th in the world by area.
- With about 3.9 million people, Croatia holds the 130th spot in the world population ranking.
- Croatia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Croatia shares borders with 5 countries.
Croatia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Croatia?
- The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
- What is the population of Croatia?
- Croatia has a population of approximately 3,866,200 people, ranking 130th in the world.
- Where is Croatia located?
- Croatia is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Croatia?
- The main language spoken in Croatia is Croatian.
- What currency is used in Croatia?
- Croatia uses the Euro (EUR).
