Croatia
Location
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Phone Code
+385
Domain
.hr
Driving Side
right
License Plates
White with black text, blue EU band
Road Signs
Green direction signs on highways, blue in cities
Power Lines
Concrete poles in rural areas
Architecture
Mediterranean style, red-tiled roofs
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Croatian text, Adriatic coastline, historic stone buildings
Language & Text Examples
Latin-based alphabet with distinctive characters: č, ć, đ, š, ž. Look for words with these characters and many consonants together.
Regional Characteristics
Dalmatian Coast Region of Croatia
Landscape
Rocky coastline, islands, clear blue water
Vegetation
Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees, lavender
Architecture
Stone buildings with red tile roofs, Venetian influence
Climate
Mediterranean, hot dry summers, mild winters
Distinctive Features
Historic coastal towns, islands, tourism infrastructure
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Dalmatian Coast region of Croatia.
Istria Region of Croatia
Landscape
Peninsula, rolling hills, coastal areas
Vegetation
Vineyards, olive groves, truffles in forests
Architecture
Italian influence, hilltop towns
Climate
Mediterranean, milder than Dalmatia
Distinctive Features
Italian influence, truffle hunting, wine regions
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Istria region of Croatia.
Zagreb & Northern Croatia Region of Croatia
Landscape
Rolling hills, plains, urban Zagreb
Vegetation
Deciduous forests, agricultural land
Architecture
Central European influence, baroque buildings
Climate
Continental, four distinct seasons
Distinctive Features
Central European feel, less tourism than coast
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Zagreb & Northern Croatia region of Croatia.
Slavonia Region of Croatia
Landscape
Flat plains, agricultural land, rivers
Vegetation
Agricultural crops, limited forests
Architecture
Traditional Slavonian houses, rural character
Climate
Continental, hot summers, cold winters
Distinctive Features
Agricultural areas, traditional culture, less tourism
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Slavonia region of Croatia.