Croatia: History

1918

Following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Croatia joins the newly formed Yugoslavia, consisting of modern-day Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia.

1929

The Kingdom is renamed Yugoslavia.

1941

Nazi Germany invades the Kingdom and institutes a fascist puppet government.

1945 Croatia becomes one of the six republics of the Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia.

1991

Croatia declares its independence leading to a war with the Serbian supported Yugoslav army.

1995

The war with Yugoslavia ends in a Croatian victory, however, Croatia is left with $37 billion in damaged infrastructure, lost output, and refugee costs causing the nations GDP to fall by over 21%.

1996

Croatia restores diplomatic relations with Yugoslavia.

2009 Croatia officially joins NATO.

2013

Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union.

2016

Parliament is dissolved and elections are called for September.