Croatia
Croatia is a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that has existed since 1991 CE. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).
Croatia declared independence in 1991 and won its war against Serb forces in 1995. It joined the EU in 2013.
See Croatia on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1991 CE to the present
- Duration
- 34 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Balkans and Greece, Europe
- Language family
- Slavic
- Capital
- Zagreb
Came from
Events in Europe during its time
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
Neighbours in Europe
- Portuguese Empire
- United Kingdom
- Soviet Union
- Kingdom of Sweden
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Italian Republic
- French Fifth Republic
- Kingdom of Spain
- Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
- Poland
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- United States
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
Questions
When did Croatia exist?
1991 CE to the present, about 34 years.
Where was Croatia?
Balkans and Greece, in Europe. Its capital was Zagreb.
What language did Croatia speak?
Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.
What came before Croatia?
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.