Croatia | Facts, Geography, Maps, & History | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Croatia, country located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is a small yet highly geographically diverse crescent-shaped country. Its capital is Zagreb, located in the north. Learn more about the history, people, economy, and government of Croatia in this article.
18 things to know before going to Croatia - Lonely Planet
WEBMay 17, 2022 · With its glittering coastline, 1244 islands, endlessly fascinating cities and extraordinarily dramatic landscapes, Croatia has been steadily making its way up… From what to pack to rules on public behavior, plan the perfect trip to Croatia with these insider tips on health, safety and etiquette.
Croatia - Wikipedia
WEBCroatia (/ k r oʊ ˈ eɪ ʃ ə / ⓘ, kroh-AY-shə; Croatian: Hrvatska, pronounced [xř̩ʋaːtskaː]), officially the Republic of Croatia (Croatian: Republika Hrvatska listen ⓘ), [d] is a country in Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Famous places, islands, language, people - About Croatia
WEBCroatia is a Central European and Mediterranean country, bordering Slovenia to the west, Hungary to the north, Serbia to the east and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the south; the country also has a long maritime border with Italy in the Adriatic Sea.
Croatia - The World Factbook
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Introduction. Background. The lands that today comprise Croatia were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of World War I. In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia.
Croatia Country Profile - National Geographic Kids
WEBLocated in southeast Europe, Croatia is geographically diverse. The crescent-shaped country features low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline, flat plains that hug the...
Croatia travel guide - Lonely Planet | Europe
WEBWalking along medieval walls, white-water rafting, and hiking through national parks – all these and more are our favorite things to do in Croatia. Read article
Croatia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 16, 2021 · controls most land routes from Western Europe to Aegean Sea and Turkish Straits; most Adriatic Sea islands lie off the coast of Croatia - some 1,200 islands, islets, ridges, and rocks.
Croatia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 19, 2023 · local long form: Republika Hrvatska. local short form: Hrvatska. former: People's Republic of Croatia, Socialist Republic of Croatia. etymology: name derives from the Croats, a Slavic tribe who migrated to the Balkans in the 7th century A.D.
Croatia country profile - BBC News
WEBJun 3, 2024 · Provides an overview of Croatia, including key dates and facts about this country in the Balkans.