Croatia
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 56,594 km²
- Capital
- Zagreb
- ISO
- HR
What the flag means
Red, white, and blue are the Pan-Slavic colors found on many Slavic countries’ flags. The crown above the coat of arms holds five shields: an old Croatian coat of arms, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia.
Fun facts
- FlagA red-and-white checkered coat of arms sits in the center of Croatia’s flag.
- CultureThe necktie is said to have originated from cloth that Croatian soldiers tied around their necks, which also gave rise to the word “cravat”.
- CultureThe name of the “Dalmatian” dog breed comes from Croatia’s Dalmatia region.
- GeographyIncluding rocks and reefs, more than 1,000 islands are scattered along Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
