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Croatia: Country in Central and Southeast Europe
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. Its coast lies entirely on the Adriatic Sea. Croatia borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west. Its capital and largest city, Zagreb, forms one of the country's primary subdivisions, with twenty counties. Other major urban centers include Split, Rijeka and Osijek. The country spans 56,594 square kilometres, and has a population of nearly 3.9 million.

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Red alert issued in Croatia as country swelters through heatwave [Video]

Red alert issued in Croatia as country swelters through heatwave

The latest red alert comes as a sizzling heat wave sends temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:35Published
WATCH: Croatia's climate calamity, severe storms leave trail of destruction [Video]

WATCH: Croatia's climate calamity, severe storms leave trail of destruction

A severe storm struck continental Croatia, hitting the easternmost region hardest.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Euro 2024 latest: Germany first team to reach round of 16 after beating Hungary 2-0 [Video]

Euro 2024 latest: Germany first team to reach round of 16 after beating Hungary 2-0

Germany cement their lead, while in Group B Albania write off Croatia's sensational two-minute comeback with a 95' equaliser.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:32Published
Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 with wins for Spain and Italy at 2024 Euros [Video]

Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 with wins for Spain and Italy at 2024 Euros

Italy finished 2-1 against Albania in Dortmund while in Berlin it was a 3-0 finish in the Spain-Croatia game.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published

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