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Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited Croatia and appreciated Croatia for expressing solidarity with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
About Croatia
- Croatia is located in the south eastern region of the European Continent, on the north western part of the Balkan Peninsula.
- Bordering countries: It is border by Slovenia in the northwest, Hungary in the northeast; Serbia in the east; Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro in the southeast.
- It is also bounded by the Adriatic Sea in the west. Croatia shares a maritime border with Italy.
- Its strategic location on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea positions it as a crucial maritime gateway to Europe.
- It is made up of fertile and mostly flat plains in the north, and low mountains and highlands along the coast.Â
- It is a member of both the European Union and NATO.
- The country's major ports—Rijeka, Split, and Ploce—are integral components of the European Union's core TEN-T network, supporting trans-European transport infrastructure.
- Mountain ranges: The Dinaric Alps and a few smaller mountain ranges (Velebit and Velika Kapela) slice through the country.
- Climate: Mediterranean climate.
- Rivers: Rivers like Drava, Krka and Save drains in Crotia.
- Capital:  Zagreb – the capital and the largest city of Croatia. Zagreb is the country’s main administrative, cultural, industrial, economic and transport hub.
- Population:Â 38.6 lakhs (2023)Â World Bank
Source: TH
Croatia FAQs
Q1: What is the currency in Croatia?
Ans: Euro
Q2: What is NATO?
Ans: It is a military alliance for collective defence among North American and European countries.
Q3: What is the main religion in Croatia?
Ans: Catholic
