Quick Data on Croatia
| Short Name | Croatia |
| Capital | Zagreb |
| Long Name | Republic of Croatia |
| Country Code | HR |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 56,594 sq km |
| Population | 4,227,746 |
| Language | Croatian |
| Nationality | Croat(s), Croatian(s) |
Geography of Croatia
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 45 10 N, 15 30 E, Croatia neighbors Bosnia and Herzegovina 956 km, Hungary 348 km, Montenegro 19 km, Serbia 314 km, Slovenia 600 km. The terrain in Croatia is described as geographically diverse; flat plains along Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near Adriatic coastline and islands, with an average elevation point of 331 m. The climate of Croatia: Mediterranean and continental; continental climate predominant with hot summers and cold winters; mild winters, dry summers along coast.
| Surface Total | 56,594 sq km |
| Land Surface | 55,974 sq km |
| Water Surface | 620 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 2,237 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Bosnia and Herzegovina 956 km, Hungary 348 km, Montenegro 19 km, Serbia 314 km, Slovenia 600 km |
| Coastline | 5,835 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Adriatic Sea 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Dinara 1,831 m |
Resources of Croatia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica, clays, salt, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 23.70% of Croatia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 34.40%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 23.70% | 13,266 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 240 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 34.40% | 19,255 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 41.90% | 23,453 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Croatia
The population of the country is estimated at 4,227,746 people, with the biggest urban area having 685,000 ZAGREB (capital) (2020). Known as Croat(s), Croatian(s), the people from Croatia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Croat 90.4%, Serb 4.4%, other 4.4% (including Bosniak, Hungarian, Slovene, Czech, and Romani), unspecified 0.8% (2011 est.). The official language is Croatian. Religions: Roman Catholic 86.3%, Orthodox 4.4%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2.5%, not religious or atheist 3.8% (2011 est.).
| Population | 4,227,746 |
| Nationality | Croat(s), Croatian(s) |
| Official Language | Croatian |
| Other Languages | Croatian (official) 95.6%, Serbian 1.2%, other 3% (including Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and Albanian), unspecified 0.2% (2011 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 8.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 12.8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 57.60% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 3 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 5.5 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Croatia
Croatia is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system influenced by legal heritage of Austria-Hungary; note – Croatian law was fully harmonized with the European Community acquis as of the June 2010 completion of EU accession negotiations.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Croatia |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Croatia
From a population total of 4,227,746, the labor force is 1.559 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: arable crops (wheat, corn, barley, sugar beet, sunflower, rapeseed, alfalfa, clover); vegetables (potatoes, cabbage, onion, tomato, pepper); fruits (apples, plum, mandarins, olives), grapes for wine; livestock (cattle, cows, pigs); dairy products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel products, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, petroleum and petroleum refining, food and beverages, tourism. Its exports cover transport equipment, machinery, textiles, chemicals, foodstuffs, fuels. The main import products are: machinery, transport and electrical equipment; chemicals, fuels and lubricants; foodstuffs.
| Exports | $13.15 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $22.34 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Italy 13.4%, Germany 12.2%, Slovenia 10.6%, Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.8%, Austria 6.2%, Serbia 4.8% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Germany 15.7%, Italy 12.9%, Slovenia 10.7%, Hungary 7.5%, Austria 7.5% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $24,700 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 12.2 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 3,135,949 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 72.70% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Croatia, statistics sectio
