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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. It 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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Sheffield United complete the signing of Croatia international Ivo Grbic.
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GB women's water polo secure World Championships invite

Great Britain secure an invite to next month's World Aquatics Championships with an 11-9 win over Croatia at the European Water Polo Championships.
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Wales set for night of nerves against Turkey

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Several people have become ill in Croatia after consuming drinks that were allegedly contaminated. 
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Wales show unity with 'special' win over Croatia

In the immediate aftermath of a famous victory over Croatia in Euro 2024 qualifying, Wales fully highlighted their unity.
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Reaction as Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 following Spain's victory in Norway as Wales win at home against Croatia to boost their hopes.
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Defiant Page 'proud' of Wales win over Croatia

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Follow live radio & text commentary as Wales host Croatia in a Euro 2024 qualifier at the Cardiff City Stadium.
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Wales braced for pivotal Euro qualifier with Croatia

Wales host Croatia on Sunday in a match they must win to have a realistic chance of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024.
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Wales face Croatia hoping for Euro 2020 repeat

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Injured Ramsey out of Wales squad to face Croatia

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Man City sign Croatia defender Gvardiol for £77m

Manchester City sign Croatia centre-back Josko Gvardiol on a five-year deal from RB Leipzig for £77m.
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Manchester City agree a 90m euro fee (£77.5m) for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
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Croatia miss out on their first ever international trophy as they lose on penalties against Spain in the Nations League final in Rotterdam.
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Nations League final: Build-up as Croatia face Spain

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Follow live text commentary as Croatia face Spain in the Nations League final with both sides hoping to win the competition for the first time.
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Joselu sends Spain to Nations League final

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Joselu scores a late winner as Spain beat Italy to set up a Nations League final against Croatia on Sunday.
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Watch: Men's U17 European Championship - Croatia v England

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Watch Croatia play England in the group stages of the Men's U17 European Championship at the Balmazujvaros City Stadium.
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Swiatek continues dominant streak in Rome

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Watch: World Rowing Cup

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Watch live coverage from the World Rowing I in Zagreb, Croatia.
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Evans pays tribute to Breen after Croatia victory

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Croatia Rally winner Elfyn Evans paid tribute to Irish driver Craig Breen who died in an accident during pre-event testing.
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Hyundai to compete in Croatia 'to honour' Breen

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'Life can be so fragile' - drivers pay tribute to Breen

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Irish rally driver Craig Breen has died aged 33 after a crash in Croatia.
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Turkey lose in first home game since earthquakes

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Watch: England v Croatia in U21s friendly

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Watch live coverage as England U21s play Croatia U21s at Craven Cottage.
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Wales show there is life after Bale

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Wales forward Johnson has not travelled to Croatia

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Southampton sign Dinamo Zagreb & Croatia winger Orsic

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Southampton sign Croatia winger Mislav Orsic from Dinamo Zagreb on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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Josko Gvardiol opens the scoring for Croatia in the third-place play-off against Morocco after a brilliantly worked free-kick
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