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Adriatic Coastline, Ancient Walled Cities

Overview

An Adriatic jewel with over a thousand islands, medieval walled cities like Dubrovnik, and a booming tourism industry set against stunning Mediterranean coastline.

Geographic Context

Region
Europe
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Land Area
56,594 km²
Capital
Zagreb
Languages
Croatian
Currencies
Euro (€)

At a Glance

66
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
46
Freedom
83
Security
69
Life Expectancy
76.9 yrs
Median Age
44.8 yrs
Urbanization
59%
Cost Index
49
Housing Index
35
Healthcare Access
48/100

Climate

Average Temperature
12.7°C
Average AQI
27

Most Temperate Cities

1 Ugljan 16.6°C
2 Osljak 16.6°C
3 Slivno 15.8°C
4 Šolta 15.4°C
5 Malinska-Dubašnica 14.9°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 Vir 1 AQI
2 Ugljan 1 AQI
3 Osljak 1 AQI
4 Buzdohanj 5 AQI
5 Pula-Pola 7 AQI

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025