Urban and Economic Geography

Croatia is mostly a a rural country. It is covered in forests and mountains. 91.6% of the territory of the Republic of Croatia is classified as rural area, and 8.4% as urban area. 88.7% of settlements are situated in rural areas, and 11.3% in urban areas.  The citizens of Croatia almost split living in rural and urban areas equally with 47.6% of the population living in rural and 52.4% in urban areas. The average GDP for Croatia is $11,600.  Most of the GDP is generated in the capital, Zagreb. Most people make their money through tourism, manufacturing (light and shipbuilding) and farming which are the dominant industries. Many people are also business owners or self-employed.

 Croatia's Dock at Dalmatia

Croatia's Lost Theory Festival is a great tourist attraction