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The population density of Gorski kotar is low, about 22 people per square kilometer.
The first known inhabitants of Gorski kotar were Illyrian tribe Iapodes who lived in the area from the 9th century BC.
In the 6th century the Slavs began to settle the area. The history of Gorski kotar is obscure until the 12th century when the noble family Frankopans began to rule much of Gorski kotar.
Forests provide habitat for a vast variety of fauna and flora including some rare mammal species extinct in most other parts of the world.
In Gorski Kotar it is still possible to see wolves, brown bear, wild boar and lynx roaming freely.
The woodlands are alive with sounds of a wide diversity of birds.
The evergreen and deciduous forests are lush with a treasure trove of plant life.
Whether you are a winter sports enthusiast, hunter, fisherman, hiker, canoeist, birdwatcher or simply a nature lover wanting to escape the rigours of city life - Gorski Kotar has something for everyone!