Croatia: capital, population, borders and facts
Croatia is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Zagreb. Roughly 4 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Croatia shares a land border with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Its coast touches the Adriatic Sea. The national flag uses red, white and blue.
| Capital city | Zagreb |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 4 million |
| Land neighbours | 5: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia |
| Seas and oceans | Adriatic Sea |
| Flag colours | red, white, blue |
Outline of Croatia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
What is the population of Croatia?
Croatia has roughly 4 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Croatia?
Croatia borders Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.
Is Croatia landlocked?
No, Croatia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Croatia
In Croatia, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 112 or 192, ambulance 112, fire 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Croatia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Croatia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Croatia is Zagreb. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Croatia flag uses red, white and blue. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Croatia has 5 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 4 million people, Croatia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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