Croatia

Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe along the Adriatic Sea. It has one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe with over a thousand islands. The old city of Dubrovnik looks like a castle by the sea.

Land and People

About 4 million people live in Croatia. The capital is Zagreb. The coast has crystal-clear blue water and over 1,200 islands. Inland, there are green hills, forests, and the stunning Plitvice Lakes with their cascading waterfalls.

Map showing Croatia and nearby European countries.
Map showing Croatia and nearby European countries. (Thebeon / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Croatians love soccer and the national team is very strong. The necktie was invented in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes National Park has 16 lakes connected by waterfalls. Dubrovnik's old town was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.

Fun Facts

  • The necktie was invented in Croatia.
  • Croatia has over 1,200 islands along its coast.
  • Plitvice Lakes has 16 lakes connected by beautiful waterfalls.

Did You Know?

The necktie was invented in Croatia. In the 1600s, Croatian soldiers wore colorful cloth scarves around their necks. The French thought they looked stylish and started wearing them too. The French word cravate for necktie comes from the word Croat.