Croatia
Adriatic checkerboard nation
Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe, on the Adriatic Sea.
Formerly part of Yugoslavia, it became independent in 1991.
The crescent-shaped nation is known for its coastline, medieval architecture, and tourist destinations like Dubrovnik and Split.
The adjective and demonym is Croatian: Croatian wine, a Croatian friend.
Croatian coastal territory
- DubrovnikCroatian fortified coastal city
- coastlineLand-water boundary
- islandsLand surrounded by water
- beachesSandy coastal areas
coves · marinas · sailing · yachting · turquoise · Mediterranean · seaside
Croatian fortified coastal city
- Game of ThronesDragons and intrigue
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- islandsLand surrounded by water
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
ferries · cruise ships · Old Town · Adriatic · summer · festivals · backpacking · itineraries
Croatia's chief city
- DanubeMajor Central European river
- karstEroded soluble rock terrain
- waterfallsVertical river descents
- lakesLarge inland water bodies
Former South Slav federation
- SerbiaBalkan country, capital Belgrade
- BosniaSoutheastern European region
- MontenegroBalkan republic, Adriatic coast
- SloveniaBalkan republic, Alpine north
Macedonia · Slavic · Balkans · Tito · Austro-Hungarian · Ottoman · partition · independence
Neck scarf, tucked in
- DubrovnikCroatian fortified coastal city
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
- intangibleNot physically present
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
Grilled minced meat rolls
Field sport with goals
- handballWall-based striking game
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- skiingSnow sport on runners
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
European political-economic bloc
- eurozoneMonetary union sharing currency
- SchengenBorder-free European area
- BrusselsBelgian capital
- membershipState of belonging
accession · integration · euro · NATO · parliament · democracy · sovereignty · Western
Dalmatia
Croatian coastal territory
beaches · coves · marinas · sailing · yachting · turquoise · Mediterranean · seaside
Dubrovnik
Croatian fortified coastal city
- Game of ThronesDragons and intrigue
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- islandsLand surrounded by water
resorts · ferries · cruise ships · Old Town · Adriatic · summer · festivals · backpacking · itineraries · excursions
Zagreb
Croatia's chief city
- DanubeMajor Central European river
- karstEroded soluble rock terrain
- waterfallsVertical river descents
lakes · highlands · plains · continental
Yugoslavia
Former South Slav federation
- SerbiaBalkan country, capital Belgrade
- BosniaSoutheastern European region
- MontenegroBalkan republic, Adriatic coast
Slovenia · Macedonia · Slavic · Balkans · Tito · Austro-Hungarian · Ottoman · partition · independence · peacekeeping
cravat
Neck scarf, tucked in
- DubrovnikCroatian fortified coastal city
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
- intangibleNot physically present
traditions · folklore · embroidery · filigree
ćevapi
Grilled minced meat rolls
football
Field sport with goals
EU
European political-economic bloc
membership · accession · integration · euro · NATO · parliament · democracy · sovereignty · Western · Central European
- Eastern EuropePoland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria
- MediterraneanMediterranean Sea, olive grove, olive tree, olive, Aegean Sea
- place namesplace names, Peking, Beijing, place name, city names
- AdriaticAdriatic Sea, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik, Trieste, islands
- Balkan HistoryBalkans, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Montenegro
- BalkansAlbania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Greece
CroatiaSerbia
Balkan country, capital Belgrade
North Macedonia · Kosovo · Montenegro · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Hungary
- Croatian heritageBackground from Adriatic nation