Croatia

Croatia Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Croatia
Common NameCroatia – /kroʊˈeɪ.ʃə/
NationalityCroat(s), Croatian(s) – noun, Croatian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1991 (from Yugoslavia)
Administrative Divisions20 counties and 1 city
Total Population4.2 million (#129) with 58.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasZagreb (capital city)
Major LanguagesCroatian (official) 95.2%, Serbian
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access81% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$132.3 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$34,300 (#65) – 2022 estimate
Total Area56,594 sq km / 21,851 sq mi (#127) with 1.1% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesBosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia
Bordering Water BodiesAdriatic Sea

National Anthem: “Lijepa nasa domovino” (Our Beautiful Homeland)