Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. Located between the southern slopes of the Medvednica Mountain and both the northern and southern banks of the Sava River, Zagreb is considered the cultural, scientific and governmental centre of the country. The city is also regarded as the economic hub of the Balkans.
Zagreb has played an important strategic role within Europe. Its favourable geographical location in the south-western part of the Pannonian Basin, which extends to the Alpine, Dinaric, Adriatic and Pannonic regions, has provided an excellent hub for traffic between Central Europe, the Adriatic Sea and the Balkans. Today, the city’s economic position in the region is determined by the concentration of various industries, scientific, and research institutions, and an industrial tradition.
The city is an important tourist destination. Since the world wars, the city has attracted around five lakh visitors annually. Many museums that exhibit the rich history of the city and detail its architectural magnificence are also reasons for the interest in Zagreb.
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