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How Big Is Croatia?

Croatia, located in Europe, is the 126th largest country in the world, covering approximately 56,594 square kilometers (21,851 square miles). That's roughly the same size as West Virginia. It is home to approximately 4.2 million people.

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56,594 km²
21,851 sq mi
#126 of 236 countries
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Croatia's Geography

Of its total area, 55,974 km² is land and 620 km² (1.1%) is water. Croatia has approximately 5,835 km of coastline. Within Europe, Croatia is the 25th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Svalbard and Bosnia and Herzegovina. With 74 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Croatia?

Croatia stretches approximately 459 km (285 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 473 km (294 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Paris to Berlin. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 5 hours to drive across.

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Croatia at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 56,594 km² (21,851 sq mi)
World Size Rank #126 of 236
Capital Zagreb
Population Density 74 per km²
Population 4.2 million people
Coastline 5,835 km
Life Expectancy 77.2 years
GDP per Capita $41,300 USD