Hrvatska (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
- Hrvatska shares a border with Slovenia to the west, Hungary to the northeast, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast.
- Following the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991, Hrvatska became a sovereign nation ruled by a parliamentary democracy.
- Zagreb serves as the main cultural, administrative and economic hub of Hrvatska.
- Many beautiful islands and beaches along the Adriatic coast make Hrvatska a favorite vacation destination for European travelers.
- Despite recent war damage, Hrvatska remains a beautiful country with unique landscapes and well-preserved cultures and traditions from several historical periods.