Croatia Is a Country, Not a Capital

A common geographical confusion: Croatia is not the capital of any country. It is a sovereign nation in Central and Southeast Europe, bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, with a long Adriatic coastline.

Key Facts About Croatia

• Capital: Zagreb
• Population: ~3.8 million (2023)
• EU Member: Since 2013
• Currency: Euro (since 2023)
• Famous for: Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik ("Pearl of the Adriatic"), Plitvice Lakes, and as a filming location for Game of Thrones.

If you're looking for the capital of Croatia, it's Zagreb. If you're asking which country has Zagreb as its capital, the answer is Croatia.