Croatia
Europe · Southeast Europe
- Capital
- Zagreb
Famous for
- Animal Brown bear
- Food Pašticada
- Festival Sinjska Alka
- Landmark Dubrovnik walls
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
The modern necktie grew from neckcloths worn by Croatian soldiers in 17th-century France.
Capital: Zagreb
Zagreb still has street lamps in its Upper Town that are lit by hand each evening.
Flag
Croatia's chequered shield contains 25 red and white squares beneath a crown of five historic shields.
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