Croatia (Noun)
Meaning
A republic in the western Balkans in south-central Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area; formerly part of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; became independent in 1991.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Croatia has become a popular destination for European travelers due to its beautiful coastline and historic sites.
- After Yugoslavia's dissolution, Croatia established its own government and became a member of the United Nations in 1992.
- Many historical cities and buildings along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia were destroyed or severely damaged during the civil war of the 1990s.
- Dubrovnik is a medieval walled city located in southern Croatia, a place often featured in historical novels and film.
- As an independent country, Croatia declared its intention to join the European Union, a process completed in 2013.