Geography: Where is Croatia located?
Croatia is located in Southeast Europe and is bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatia also has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea.
Geography: Which sea washes the western coast of Croatia?
Adriatic Sea
History: In what year did Croatia declare independence from Yugoslavia?
1991
Currency: What is the official currency of Croatia?
Euro
Capital: What is the capital city of Croatia?
Zagreb
National Park: Plitvice Lakes National Park is famous for its how many cascading lakes and waterfalls?
16 lakes and 90+ waterfalls
Language: What is the official language spoken in Croatia?
Croatian
Cuisine: What is a traditional pastry filled with apples and associated with Zagreb?
ล trudla od Jabuke
Island: Which Croatian island is nicknamed "the sunniest island in the Adriatic"?
Hvar
Animals: What endangered bird species is found in the Velebit mountains of Croatia?
Bearded vulture
Architecture: What Roman amphitheater still stands in Pula, Croatia?
Arena of Pula
Fashion: What red and white checkered pattern is a traditional Croatian symbol?
Lijepe Naลกe (Our Beauties)
Literature: Which Croatian writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
Slavomir Paviฤ
Sport: What is the most popular sport in Croatia?
Football (soccer)
Festival: What annual festival in Dubrovnik features masked balls and street performances?
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Invention: What popular necktie style originated in Croatia?
Cravat (from Croatian "cravatta")
Music: What traditional string instrument is played in Croatia?
Rozga
Film: Which famous director shot parts of the movie "Game of Thrones" in Croatia?
Michael Bay
Science: What cave in Croatia holds the world record for deepest underwater entrance?
Modra spilja (Blue Grotto)
Flora: What unique flower is endemic to Croatia and resembles a white butterfly?
Mljetvka (Mljet Lily)
Mythology: According to local legend, what monster was once defeated by St. George in Split?
The Dragon of Diocletian (Dioklecijanov Zmaj)
National Parks: Which Croatian national park features Krka National Park features numerous waterfalls and a hydroelectric power plant?
Krka National Park
Islands: What historical island off the Dalmatian coast was once a pirate hideout?
Vis
Wine: What type of wine is produced in the Peljeลกac peninsula known for its dark red color?
Plavac Mali
UNESCO: How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Croatia?
8 (as of 2023)
Festival: What cultural festival in Sinj commemorates the historic Ottoman siege of the city?
Alka tournament
Islands: Which of Croatia's islands is nicknamed "the green island"?
Korฤula
Archaeology: What Roman emperor built a palace in Split, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Diocletian
Nature: What type of natural phenomenon creates the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls?
Travertine barriers formed by moss
Islands: Which Croatian island is known for its olive groves and lavender fields?
Molat
Traditions: What traditional dance involves holding hands and forming a long chain through villages?
Kolo