Croatia

Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe whose territory stretches from the Adriatic coast into the Pannonian Basin. Its capital is Zagreb.

Zagreb: Zagreb is Croatia’s capital and largest city, located in the country’s northwestern interior. The political and cultural center anchors Croatia’s inland region.
Duchy of Croatia: The Duchy of Croatia was a medieval polity that developed in the eastern Adriatic hinterland. It represents an early stage in the formation of Croatian political identity.
Tourism in Croatia: Tourism in Croatia is a major economic sector centered on Adriatic resorts, historic towns, islands, and national parks. Coastal travel is one of the most visible parts of Croatia’s economy.
Adriatic Sea: The Adriatic Sea is a northern arm of the Mediterranean Sea between the Italian and Balkan peninsulas. Croatia’s long coastline faces this sea and includes hundreds of islands.
Dalmatia: Dalmatia is a historic region along the eastern Adriatic coast, much of which lies in Croatia. Its coastal cities and islands shape Croatia’s maritime identity.
Kingdom of Croatia: The Kingdom of Croatia was a medieval kingdom that existed from the tenth century until its union with Hungary in 1102. Its medieval statehood remains central to Croatia’s historical narrative.
European Union: The European Union is a political and economic union of European member states. Croatia joined in 2013 and adopted the euro in 2023.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in the western Balkans that shares most of its land border with Croatia. Their intertwined history and long border shape regional relations.
Istria: Istria is a peninsula in the northern Adriatic shared by Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. Its location gives Croatia a distinctive northwestern coastal region.
Croatia in the Habsburg monarchy: Croatia’s Habsburg-era lands were governed within the Habsburg monarchy from the sixteenth century until 1918. Habsburg rule shaped Croatia’s borders, administration, and Central European ties.

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