The Adriatic's crown jewel — Dubrovnik's ancient walled city, Split's Diocletian Palace, the turquoise cascades of Plitvice Lakes, and 1,200 islands of clear blue water.
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Population
- 3,866,233
- Area
- 56,542 km²
- Languages
- Croatian
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- GDP
- $98,951M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Istrian stew
Annual visitors
21,608,000 (2020)
Safety
Very low (0.67/100k)
Avg temp
12.0°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193
Travel guide
Croatia (Croatian: Hrvatska) is a Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, and is a part of the Balkans. Much of the tourist industry is concentrated along the coast. Nautical tourism is supported by marinas, while cultural tourism relies on the appeal of medieval coastal cities and cultural events taking place during the summer. Inland areas offer agrotourism, mountain resorts, and spas. Zagreb is a significant destination, rivalling major coastal cities and resorts. Croatia has unpolluted marine areas with nature reserves and 116 Blue Flag beaches. Croatia was ranked first in Europe for swimming water quality in 2022 by the European Environmental Agency.
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Best time to visit
June–September for coastal beaches and islands, but July–August is extremely crowded. May and September–October are ideal for Dubrovnik and Plitvice. Inland Croatia (Zagreb, Slavonia) is pleasant spring and autumn.
Visa
EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia and most nationalities can enter visa-free for 90 days. Croatia joined the Schengen Area in 2023.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (10)
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