croatia

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 Croatia

An In-Depth Overview

 




Geography and Demographics

 

Croatia, officially known as the Republic of Croatia, is situated in Central and Southeast Europe, along the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. It is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, and the Schengen Area.

 


History

 

Covering an area of 56,594 square kilometres (21,851 square miles), Croatia has a population of approximately 3.9 million people. Zagreb serves as the capital and the largest city. The country features a diverse geography that includes the Pannonian and para-Pannonian plains, the central mountain range (Dinaric Alps), and the Croatian littoral, which comprises the Istrian Peninsula and the Dalmatian coast. The estimated population for 2024 is 3,861,967, with a population density of 67.4 individuals per square kilometre (projected for 2025).

 

Government and Politics

 

The Croats settled in what is now Croatia during the late 6th century. Croatia gained its first international recognition as an independent nation on June 7, 879. Tomislav became the inaugural king in 925, marking Croatia's elevation to kingdom status. The country declared its independence on June 25, 1991, leading to a four-year War of Independence.

 


Economy

 

Croatia operates as a parliamentary republic, with a prime minister serving as the head of government and a president as the head of state. Its governmental framework is founded on the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The Parliament possesses legislative authority and oversees the executive branch. Currently, the Prime Minister is Andrej Plenković, while Zoran Milanović serves as the President.

 

Culture

 

Croatia boasts a developed economy classified as high-income. The service sector is the predominant force in the economy, followed by industry and agriculture. Tourism plays a crucial role in generating revenue. On January 1, 2023, Croatia adopted the euro as its official currency. The real GDP per capita is projected to be $45,702 (PPP) in 2024.

 

Sports

 

Croatia's cultural landscape is a fusion of influences from Western, Central European, and Mediterranean traditions. The nation boasts a wealth of intangible cultural heritage, holding 15 of UNESCO's masterpieces of intangible culture, placing it fourth globally.

 


Key Facts

 

In Croatia, football, basketball, handball, and water polo are among the most popular sports. The national football team has seen considerable success, including a second-place finish in the 2018 World Cup and third-place finishes in both 1998 and 2022.

 

Citations

  • Official Name: Republika Hrvatska (Republic of Croatia)
  • Capital: Zagreb
  • Official Language: Croatian
  • Currency: Euro (€)
  • EU Member State: Since July 1, 2013
  • Schengen: Member since January 1, 2023
  • Population (2024): 3,861,967
  • Head of Government: Prime Minister Andrej Plenković
  • Head of State: President Zoran Milanović

 


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