29 February 2012 Last updated at 11:25 ET

Croatia profile

Zagreb main square The main square in the Croatian capital Zagreb
  • Full name: Republic of Croatia
  • Population: 4.4 million (UN, 2012)
  • Capital: Zagreb
  • Area: 56,594 sq km (21,851 sq miles)
  • Major language: Croatian
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 kuna = 100 lipa
  • Main exports: Machinery and transport equipment, clothing, chemicals
  • GNI per capita: US $13,540 (World Bank, 2011)
  • Internet domain: .hr
  • International dialling code: +385

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