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🇭🇷 Croatia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Croatia is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 56,594 km² and has a coastline of 5,835 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Southeast Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
56,594 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
71/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
5,835 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Mediterranean coast, continental inland
general type

Location and Position

Croatia is situated in Southeast Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 5,835 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Croatia covers a total area of 56,594 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 4.0M across this area, the population density is 71/km². The capital city is Zagreb.

Climate

The climate of Croatia is mediterranean coast, continental inland. The best time to visit is generally June–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Croatia

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Slovenia
Ljubljana
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Hungary
Budapest
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Serbia
Belgrade
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
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Montenegro
Podgorica

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Croatia located?

Croatia is located in Southeast Europe, Europe. The capital city is Zagreb.

How large is Croatia?

Croatia has a total area of 56,594 km² with a population density of 71/km².

What countries border Croatia?

Croatia shares land borders with: Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro.

What is the climate of Croatia?

The climate of Croatia is Mediterranean coast, continental inland. The best time to visit is June–September.

What timezone is Croatia in?

Croatia observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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