Cool Facts
Over 1,000 islands. Croatia has more islands than almost any other European country. These islands dot the Adriatic Sea and make Croatia a paradise for explorers and sailors.
Capital is Zagreb. Zagreb is Croatia's biggest city and the heart of Croatian culture, art, and business. It's where you'll find museums, theaters, and the bustling center of the country.
Adriatic Sea coast. Croatia sits right on the Adriatic Sea, which gives it beautiful beaches and makes it a popular spot for swimming, boating, and seaside adventures.
Borders five countries. Croatia touches Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, plus it shares a water border with Italy across the sea.
Nearly 4 million people. About 3.9 million people call Croatia home, living across twenty different counties in four regions of the country.