It's shape reminds us of a boomerang. Adriatic Sea separates Croatia from Italy. The Pannonian Plains are fertile lowlands crossed by rivers Drava, Sava, Dunav, Kupa etc. These plains, at one time formed the great Pannonian Sea. There are well preserved forests with a rich wildlife.
Climate is continental with cold winters and mild to hot summers.
Rainfall is well distributed through out the year. This is the largest, most populated, wealthiest agricultural, and most industrial developed area of Croatia. Important centers are Karlovac, Osjek, Sisak and the capital Zagreb. The Dinaric Ranges, named after the mountain Dinara, rise steeply from the Adriatic coast. Their are terrain's suitable for fishing and winter sports.