What Are People From Croatia Called?

Name: Croatia
Address: Southeast Europe, Croatia

Southeast Europe, Croatia

Croatia

People from Croatia are called:

People from Croatia are called Croatian.

Demonym:

Croatian

Pronunciation:

/kroʊˈeɪʃən/

About Croatia

Capital city: Zagreb.
EU member since 2013, Euro area member since 2023.
Known for its Adriatic coastline, national parks, and historic cities.
Popular tourist destination with over 1,000 islands.

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,862,281 (2024 est.)
Country:: Croatia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the name of the Croats, a Slavic people who settled in the region in the 6th and 7th centuries.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Slovenia

northwest of Croatia

People are called:

Slovenian

Hungary

northeast of Croatia

People are called:

Hungarian

Bosnia and Herzegovina

southeast of Croatia

People are called:

Bosnian

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,862,281 (2024 est.)
Country:: Croatia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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