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Croatian Musical Instrument in Dubrovnik
Croatian Musical Instrument in Dubrovnik

Croatia is a country located in Southeast Europe with a rich and complex history that spans over two millennia. The area that is now Croatia was settled by Illyrian tribes in the 4th century BC, followed by the Roman Empire's conquest in the 1st century AD. Over the centuries, Croatia has been ruled by various empires and kingdoms, including the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy. During World War II, Croatia was a puppet state of Nazi Germany and committed atrocities against Serbs and Jews. In more recent history, Croatia gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, but the country experienced a devastating war with Serbia that lasted until 1995. Throughout Croatian history, there have been several famous figures, including Nikola Tesla, a world-renowned inventor and electrical engineer born in the Austrian Empire in 1856; Franjo Tuđman, who led Croatia to independence from Yugoslavia and served as the country's first president from 1990 until his death in 1999; and Luka Modrić, a Croatian professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, having won numerous awards and championships throughout his career.

Croatian geography

Croatian ethnicity

View of the city wall of Dubrovnik, Croatia
View of the city wall of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Croatia is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, with Croats comprising the majority of the population, followed by Serbs, Bosniaks, and other minority groups such as Italians, and Hungarians. Recent censuses have found that 91.63% of the population identifies as Croats, 3.2% identify as Serbs, and less than 1% account for an additional 21 minorities.[1]

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Croatian surnames

Many Croatian surnames are derived from geographic locations or common occupations, while others reflect cultural or linguistic influences from neighboring countries. Understanding the meanings and origins of Croatian surnames can help researchers uncover important information about their ancestors and their family history. Croatian family names have five different origins, including given names, matronymics, patronymics, professional names, toponyms, and ethnic designations. For example, the surname "Horvat" means "Croatian," while "Kovač" means "blacksmith". Surnames in Croatia usually consist of a given name followed by a family name, although certain names follow naming customs that diverge from the norm. Croatian surnames are unique around the world and are mostly derived from Slavic words.

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References

  1. Demographics of Croatia - Wikipedia. (2022, January 14). Demographics of Croatia - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Croatia


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