Croatia: flag, capital and facts
Croatia is a country in Southern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Zagreb. Population — 3,866,200. Area — 56,594 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Croatia
Three stripes with a red-and-white checkerboard shield in the center.
The capital of Croatia — Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia. Zagreb sounds like 'za-grab' — grab a snack and explore the old town.
Facts about Croatia
- Official name
- Republic of Croatia
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 3,866,200
- Area
- 56,594 km²
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 45.16666666°, 15.5°
How to remember the name
The nameCroatia hides 'oat' — but really it's where the necktie was invented long ago.
Did you know?
Dalmatian dogs are named after Dalmatia, a region of Croatia.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Croatia — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Southern Europe
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