Why visit
Croatia is Dubrovnik's walls, Split's Diocletian Palace, Plitvice's waterfalls, Hvar and Vis islands, and Istrian truffle country.
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Croatia
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At a glance
Location
45.2°, 15.5°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
56,594 km²
21,851 mi²
Country population
3.9 million
68/km²
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+385
Language
Croatian
Demonym
Croatian
Internet
.hr
UN
Member state
ISO code
HR / HRV
Where in the world
45.2° · 15.5°
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Did you know
- Croatia has 1,246 islands, islets, and reefs: only 47 are inhabited.
- The necktie originated in Croatia: the word "cravat" comes from "Hrvat" (Croat).
- The Dalmatian dog breed originated in Croatia's Dalmatian region.
Bordering Croatia
Traveler notes
- Ferry-hop the Dalmatian coast in summer
- Schengen visa since 2023
- Split → Hvar → Vis → Korčula → Dubrovnik is the island route
Plan checks
- Start research with the capital Zagreb, then compare two or three other regions.
- Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
Signature travel cities in Croatia
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the Adriatic. Stradun's polished limestone, city walls you can walk, and ferries to Lokrum and the Elaphiti islands.
Split
Split's Old Town is inside Diocletian's Palace. The Roman emperor's retirement home still occupied 1,700 years later. Ferry hub for the Dalmatian islands.
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Frequently asked about Croatia
What is the capital of Croatia?
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia.
What currency does Croatia use?
Croatia uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Croatia?
The primary language is Croatian.
Is Croatia landlocked?
No, Croatia has a coastline.
What countries border Croatia?
Croatia borders Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia.
What is the international calling code for Croatia?
The calling code is +385.
When is the best time to visit Croatia?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Check current weather and local events before booking.
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