Croatia (Capital: Zagreb)
Prime Minister of India recently visited Croatia.
Political Features
- Located in South Eastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula.
- Neighbours: Shares borders with five countries: Hungary (North), Montenegro (South), Slovenia (West), and Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (East).
- It has long coastal strip along the Adriatic Sea.
- It is a member of both the EU and NATO.
Geographical Features
- Major mountain range: Dinaric Alps.
- Major rivers: Sava and Drava.
- Climate: Two major types of climate –
- Continental climate of warm summers and cold winters; and
- Mild Mediterranean climate.