Croatia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Croatia

Croatia is in southeastern Europe, with a long, rocky coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It has more than a thousand islands, clear blue water and green mountains inland. It is known for walled seaside towns, waterfalls and national parks.

About Zagreb

Zagreb lies in the north of Croatia, along the Sava River on the slopes of Medvednica mountain. It is known for its historic Upper Town, reached by funicular, and its lively Christmas market.

Fun facts about Croatia

1. Croatia has more than a thousand islands and islets, but only about 48 of them have people living there all year.
2. Plitvice Lakes National Park has 16 lakes connected by waterfalls and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. The spotted Dalmatian dog is named after Dalmatia, a region along Croatia's coast.
4. The cravat, an early form of the necktie, is named after Croatian soldiers who wore neck scarves in the 1600s.
5. The Roman emperor Diocletian built a huge palace in Split, and people still live and shop inside it.
6. The inventor Nikola Tesla was born in the village of Smiljan, in present-day Croatia.