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Neighboring Countries of Croatia
Croatia shares land borders with 5 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina (956 km), Slovenia (600 km), Hungary (348 km), Serbia (314 km) and Montenegro (19 km).
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Countries bordering Croatia
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Croatia citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Sarajevo | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Slovenia |
Ljubljana | Freedom of movement | |
 Hungary |
Budapest | Freedom of movement | |
 Serbia |
Belgrade | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Montenegro |
Podgorica | Visa-free · 90 days |
Bosnia and Herzegovina accounts for 43% of Croatia's 2,237 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Croatia
Location
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia
Area
56,594 km² — slightly smaller than West Virginia
Terrain
Geographically diverse; flat plains along Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near Adriatic coastline and islands
Climate
Mediterranean and continental; continental climate predominant with hot summers and cold winters; mild winters, dry summers along coast
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Dinara 1,831 m. Lowest: Adriatic Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 331 m.
Natural resources
Oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica, clays, salt, hydropower
Natural hazards
Destructive earthquakes
Good to know
Controls most land routes from Western Europe to the Aegean Sea and Turkish Straits; most Adriatic Sea islands lie off the coast of Croatia -- some 1,200 islands, islets, ridges, and rocks
Neighbours of Croatia's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).