Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Administrative county in western Croatia
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County spans 3,588 square kilometers, encompassing the Kvarner Bay, Northern Croatian Littoral, and mountainous Gorski Kotar region.
The region evolved from a strategic maritime position along the Adriatic Sea, developing into a vital connection between Central Europe and Mediterranean routes.
The county presents a mix of Mediterranean and continental influences, with Croatian, Serbian, and Italian communities contributing to its regional identity.
The capital city Rijeka functions as the main transportation hub, connecting major highways and operating Croatia's largest international seaport.
The territory includes four major islands - Krk, Cres, Lošinj, and Rab - each maintaining distinct geological formations and Mediterranean ecosystems.
Location: Croatia
Capital city: Rijeka
Shares border with: Istria County, Karlovac County, Lika-Senj County, Zadar County
Website: http://pgz.hr
GPS coordinates: 44.95389,14.59389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
Hum, Buzet
61.2 km
Risnjak National Park
54.1 km
Škocjan Caves
92 km
National Park Sjeverni Velebit
43.7 km
Krk Bridge
32.6 km
Rabac
36.7 km
Croatian Apoxyomenos
47.7 km
Zrće
52.7 km
Trsat Castle
43.5 km
Krasno
39 km
Veli Lošinj
48.7 km
Nature park Učka
59.3 km
Klek mountain
55.2 km
Ðulin ponor
60.6 km
Church of Our Lady of Trsat
43.3 km
Lukina jama–Trojama
40 km
Nehaj Fortress
24.6 km
Risnjak
53.2 km
Zavratnica
37.1 km
Moravice
61.8 km
Bijele i Samarske stijene
42.2 km
Osor
33.1 km
Selce
24.5 km
Plaža Baška
12.4 km
Paradise Beach
18.6 km
Hajdučki i Rožanski kukovi
37.8 km
Lungomare, Opatija Riviera
47.9 km
Valun
19.1 kmReviews
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