Europe/Southeast Europe
Croatia
Zagreb
3.9 Mio
56 594 km²
Euro
Coastal
Croatian
Historical Events
879 - First International Recognition of Croatia
Croatia was first internationally recognized as independent during Duke Branimir's reign.
925 - Elevation to Kingdom
Tomislav became the first king of Croatia, elevating the state to kingdom status.
1102 - Personal Union with Hungary
Croatia entered a personal union with Hungary following a succession crisis.
1527 - Election of Ferdinand I
The Croatian Parliament elected Ferdinand I of Austria to the Croatian throne amid Ottoman threats.
1918 - Proclamation of State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs
Zagreb proclaimed the State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs, independent from the Habsburg Empire.
1941 - Nazi Occupation
Most of Croatia was incorporated into a Nazi-installed puppet state, the Independent State of Croatia.
1991 - Declaration of Independence
Croatia declared independence, leading to a successful War of Independence over the next four years.