Croatia facts

The population is 4.17million.

Croatia enjoys 2,715 hours of sun each year, more than Sydney.

A pint of beer costs £1.80.

The town of Hum has the world’s smallest population of just 17.

Croatia joined the EU in 2013.

Actors John Malkovich and Eric Bana, pop star Lorde, and footie legends Maradona and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have Croat ancestry.

Croatia’s best finish at a World Cup was third in 1998.

The Dalmatian Coast often features in Game of Thrones.

The average salary is £7,620 a year after tax.