Zadar County, on the Adriatic coast, is a vital European traffic hub with a major airport and the Gaženica port. Its administrative centre is the historic, 3,000-year-old city of Zadar. Spanning land and sea, the region’s economy is deeply rooted in maritime industries, making Croatia a leader in fisheries and mariculture. Tourism and agriculture also thrive here, driven by a Mediterranean climate, fertile plains, rich cultural heritage, and five national and nature parks.