croatian countries

Istria Country

The County of Istra takes up a large part of the Istrian peninsula, with a surface of 2820 square kilometers. It shares a common frontier with the Republic of Slovenia, on both land and sea. It borders with Primorsko-Goranska County in the east. It includes the western, central and southern part of the peninsula. The County is divided into ten cities and 29 districts. Some cities of economic significance are: Buje, Buzet, Labin, Novigrad, Pazin, Porec, Rovinj, Umag, Vodnjan and Pula. Administrative center is Pazin and economic center is Pula.
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primorje-gorski kotar country

The County takes up a diverse region of coastal areas, large north Adriatic islands and wooded Gorski kotar with the lowest temperatures in Croatia. Those very geographical contrasts (islands, coastal and continental areas) that are situated in a relatively small area represent the very beauty of the Primorje - Gorski Kotar County. The area has a few units attractive to tourists. One of them is Gorski kotar, the mountain oasis of immaculate nature, peace and vegetation, with national park Risnjak, only an hour drive from the coast; and the other two are the coast from Rijeka to Karlobag, and the islands. The islands of Kvarner have very developed tourism.
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lika-senj country

The base of the Lika-Senj county is a relatively sparsely populated basin with an string of small fields criss-crossed by underground streams, high mountains and the Pag island coastal area. Mount Velebit represents one of the most interesting natural beauties of the region, the mountain harbouring an array of endemic species and underground natural phenomena. Velebit has been awarded an international scientific award - the UNESCO charter in 1978, making it a member of the international network of biosphere reserves. The Plitvicka jezera national park have also been included in the world natural heritage list put together by UNESCO. Areas of preserved natural sources, such as the area of the Lika-Senj County, become more attractive destinations of tourist journeys.
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Country of zadar

The Country of Zadar covers a highly diversified coast consisting of numerous islands, including the Kornati archipelago, a hinterland of Ravni kotari and the lower region of the Velebit with its canyons Velika and Mala Paklenica (National park). It stretches over a surface of 8066.91 square kilometers, in both the mainland and islands. Zadar ( about 3000 years old ) is the largest city in the county as well as the leading political, administrative and tourist center. In the Zadar County is situated Park of Nature Telascica with the highest cliff in the Adriatic (Grpascak, 150 meters high).
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sibenik-knin country

The Sibenik-Knin County covers the south-eastern part of the north Dalmatian area; it stretches on the area of 2,939 square kilometres. The region has been divided into 2 parts deeply cut-in by the canyon of the rivers Krka and Cikola, as well as Prukljan Lake (Prukljansko jezero) and the channel of Sibenik. The river Krka has a special importance because of the water supply and the hydro-energetic potential, also due to its natural values, beauty and tourist attractiveness. The sea and the coast have a big natural and economic importance - they are the most attractive and the most populated part of this region. Tourism has been developed in the numerous tourist places at the coastline - known for their picturesque natural ambience, valuable architectural heritage and the richness of tourist facilities. Together with the Mediterranean climate, picturesque coastline and clear sea, two national parks, "Krka" and "Kornati", characterize the attractiveness of the tourist offer.
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split-dalmatia country

The county of Split and Dalmatia takes up an area of 4524 square kilometers and is situated in central Dalmatia. The most prominent parts of the County are mountain areas with Sinjsko and Imotski field, the area around the River Cetina and the islands. The leading center of the County is the city of Split. The palace of Dioclesian along with the magnificent Peristil is a zero-category monument protected by UNESCO. It is a unique architectural structure with a fascinating entrance, mausoleum, huge basement and thick walls. The city of Trogir is situated near Split. Its old, historic part is also under the protection of UNESCO. The islands Hvar, Brac and Vis are pearls of the Adriatic and main destinations of tourist who wish to enjoy the clean sea and have a good time.
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Dubrovnik-Neretva Country

Although geographically small, this area boasts the magnificent combination of the clearest of Adriatic waters, the interiors karst system with its numerous fresh water springs and the famous Neretva river in the Northeast of the region. Integral to this meeting of land and sea are the islands which form the southernmost tip of the Adriatic coast. The Dubrovnik - Neretva region is filled with many natural phenomena of world wide repute: magnificent Konavle, the plateau of Rudine, the valleys of Majkova, Stonsko polje and Crna gora on Peljesac. Other significant features include: Rijeka Dubrovacka and Ombla river, the sources of Europes longest underground river; the Neretva Delta and its wildlife reservation (abounding with birds, fish, shells and eels); the bay of Mali Ston with ancient oyster beds; Mljet National Park filled with beautiful lakes. Center of the country, Dubrovnik, is one of only three European cities ranked as a World Heritage Site of zero category by UNESCO.
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slavonski brod-posavina country

County is located in the south part of the Pannonian plain in the eastern part of Croatia called Slavonia, at the area of 2,027 square kilometres. It is bordered on the north by the mountain of Psunj, hills of Pozega and Dilj, and on the south by the river of Sava, which is also the 165 km long border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Average height above sea-level of the county is 90 m, and the lowest point is 83 m in the area of Gundinci, while the highest peak is Brezovo polje at Psunj with 985 m of height above sea-level. Slavonski Brod, the most industrialised town, is also the administrative centre of the county.
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Country of Karlovac

County of Karlovac is situated in the central part of Croatian state teritory and covers an area of approximately 3.622 square kilometres which makes this county one of the largest among 20 counties existing in Croatia. Because of its transit, traffic and geostrategic position, the County of Karlovac is one of the most important in the whole country. The tourist part of economy is based on four rivers, beauties of this county: you can choose between swimming in their clean water, canoeing, rowing, rafting. You can choose fishing in the lakes, rivers or in their mountain tributary streams.
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bjelovar-bilogora country

In the heart of Croatia, at the surface of 2,638 square kilometres, bordered by wooded hillsides of Bilogora in the north, Moslavacka gora in the south and Papuk in the south-east, gentle hills, fields and forests of the Bjelovar-Bilogora County are laid. On their way to the river of Sava, mountain creeks of Bilogora turn into lazy rivers of Cesma and Ilova, watering a series of fishponds on their way. Bjelovar, a former strong military base from the times of Maria Theresa, is today the cultural, economic and administrative centre of the county. The Bjelovar-Bilogora County is today one of the leading counties in hunting tourism.
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koprivnica-krizevci country

The Koprivnica and Krizevci county covers the fertile section of Podravina spanning from Bilogora to the Hungarian border and the Kalnik hills, with the highest peak measuring 642 meters. The ancient Roman "via magna' (main road) has made Koprivnica, the centre of the county, a crossroads of international traffic routes (Rijeka-Budimpesta and Graz-Vinkovci towards the countries of south-eastern Europe). Kalnik, with its wine-growing properties, sources of mineral and salty water together with the Drava region lakes holds a huge tourism potential. The sand reserves have been preserved in the area (Djurdjevacki peski) where there still can be seen dessert plants and endemic plan.
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krapina-zagorje country

Located on gentle hills of Zagorje, at the surface area of only 1,230 square kilometres, the Krapina-Zagorje County won the world fame as a paleontological site of Neanderthal man. The town of Krapina is the centre of cultural life of the county. The richness of thermal sources has been transformed in reputed excursion destinations, with pools and related facilities. As an oasis of preserved nature, it has always been attracting people searching for peace. During the centuries, many rich noblemen built their castles and burgs here, blending the exuberant baroque architecture into the greenness of landscape of Zagorje.
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medjimurje country

Medjimurje County is located in the north of Croatia, between the rivers of Drava and Mura. With the surface of 730 square kilometres, it is the smallest county in Croatia. It is on the edge of two great morphological entities of this part of Europe: Eastern Alps and Pannonian Plain. Upper Medjimurje has pronounced characteristics of lowland hilly country (Mohokos, the highest peak is 344 m high). Lower Medjimurje is characterised by lowland relief, and is gently sloping towards the east, in the direction of outflow of watercourses. The rivers of Drava and Mura created joint terraces and alluviums. The beauty of landscape, hospitality of local population, famous quality wines from rich vineyards and gastronomic offer of selected local specialities, are the basis for development of country tourism.
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osijek-baranja country

Osijek-Baranja County is located in the northeastern part of the Republic of Croatia in the Pannonian region, extending over the area of 4,152 square kilometres. It encompasses the localities surrounding the lower flow of the Drava River prior to its confluence into the Danube. The periodically inundated Danube River area has created the Kopacki rit (Kopac Wetlands), a world-known refuge for numerous bird species, proclaimed a Nature Park and protected as a special zoological reservation. Osijek-Baranja County is predominantly a plains region suitable for agricultural development.
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pozega-slavonija country

Pozega basin is bordered by massifs of Papuk, Krndija, Psunj, Pozeska and Dilj gora, and was known as early as in the Roman times as Golden valley. The Pozega-Slavonia County spreads at the area of 1,821 square kilometres, with Pozega as the centre of cultural and economic life. The county offers good conditions for the development of tourism. In Velika pools have been built on the site of thermal springs and only five kilometres away is the Jezerce ski slope, a winter resort for Slavonian skiers. Alongside this Slavonia offers the tourist hunting, gastronomic specialities and interesting folklore.
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sisak-moslavina country

Sisak-Moslavina County, stretching with its surface area of 4,448 square kilometres, on both banks of the river of Sava. On the north, the county is delimited by southern slopes of Moslavina; on the west, by slopes of Petrova gora; and on the south, it incorporates Zrinska gora. Rich Sava basin contributes to relief diversity, which is partly formed by Lonjsko polje, the largest protected alluvial wetland in Europe. The historical town of Sisak is the administrative centre, and with Kutina and Petrinja, it is the only cultural and economic centre of the county.
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country of varazdin

On the north-west of Croatia, at the surface area of 1,260 square kilometres, the Varazdin County is located. Lying on a plateau, bordered with wooded clearings of Maceljsko hills and picturesque slopes of Ivancica and Kalnik hills, with its northern part it clings to the right bank of wide and powerful river of Drava. Trakoscan Castle, Marusevac Castle, Monastery of Paulists and the Church of St Mary in Ludbreg, with baroque paintings of Ivan Ranger, are important historical and cultural monuments. The Trakoscan Castle and Marusevac Castle are very well preserved and are distinguished by picturesque setting. Another reason to visit this county, thermal springs known as Aquae Iasae in the times of Romans, are today's thermal springs of Varazdin.
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virovitica-podravina country

The county of Virovitica and Podravina takes up an area of 2021 square kilometers. It is situated on the northeastern slopes of Bilogora, Papuk and Krndija, and partly in the lowland areas by the River Drava. The County includes three cities: Virovitica, Slatina and Orahovica, as well as 13 districts. Some of the famous larger cities are Pitomaca and Suhopolje. Virovitica is the leading political, administrative, cultural and economic center with a rich, 770-year long history. Agriculture and industry with a possibility of developing tourism forms the economic basis of the County. Papuk Park of Nature is of special importance for the development of tourism. Bilogora and Krndija offer possibilities for developing rural and hunting tourism, while the River Drava enables the development of fishing tourism.
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vukovar-srijem country

Vukovar-Srijem County, at the area of 2,448 square kilometres, is located on arable land, meadows and rich pastures, intersected with centenary forest of Slavonian oak, in the south-eastern part of Slavonia. Vast fertile Slavonian plains, also called the European granary, with 78 m average height above sea-level, bordered by the rivers of Sava and Danube, only in the region around Ilok turn into a relatively low wine-growing area of the slopes of Fruska gora, with Ilok, the easternmost town of Croatia. For many things a historical town, from the earliest prehistoric Vucedol culture, until the most recent war sufferings and destruction, Vukovar, in addition to the attribute of a hero town, also obtained official status of the administrative and cultural centre of the Vukovar-Srijem County.
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country of zagreb

The "Zagreb Ring" is what the Zagreb county is widely known as, as it is in the form of a ring and in this way surrounds the Croatian capital. The Zagreb county has since 1992 been merged with Zagreb several times, but had finally become separated from Zagreb both in the administrative sense and territorially, but is still closely linked to the city of Zagreb, both historically and economically. It is situated in the west section of continental Croatia with the Sutla river marking the border with Slovenia. Zumberacka gora and Samoborsko gorje, as well as Medvednica natural park are situated in this area. Also Marijagorica hills and Vukomericke gorice can be found here. Rivers Sava and Lonja are important rivers that have created the Lonjsko polje swamp - a protected park of nature, while the swamp vegetation can also be seen around Crna mlaka.
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