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Croatia — silhouette, capital and facts
Croatia is in Europe and its capital is Zagreb. With about 3.9 million people and 56,594 km², it ranks 124th in area and 128th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Croatia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 3.9 million
- Area
- 56,594 km²
- Language
- Croatian
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- red, white, blue
Borders
Croatia shares a land border with 4 countries: Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Fun facts about Croatia
- The necktie traces back to scarves worn by Croatian soldiers, and 'cravat' comes from 'Hrvat', meaning Croat.
- The Dalmatian dog breed is named after Dalmatia, a region on the Croatian coast.
- Plitvice Lakes National Park has 16 lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden walkways.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
Which continent is Croatia in?
Croatia is in Europe.
Which countries border Croatia?
Croatia shares a land border with 4 countries: Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Croatia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Croatia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Croatia?
The necktie traces back to scarves worn by Croatian soldiers, and 'cravat' comes from 'Hrvat', meaning Croat. The Dalmatian dog breed is named after Dalmatia, a region on the Croatian coast. Plitvice Lakes National Park has 16 lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden walkways.
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