In 1527, faced with Ottoman conquest, the Croatian Parliament elected Ferdinand I of Austria to the Croatian throne. In October 1918, the State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs, independent from the …

Dec 30, 2025 · The present-day republic is composed of the historically Croatian regions of Croatia- Slavonia (located in the upper arm of the country), Istria (centred on the Istrian Peninsula on the …

The Štokavian dialect entered Croatian literature at the end of the 15th century, and it was in fact at that time that the early history of modern literary Croatian began.

Croatian is a South Slavic language spoken by about 6.7 million people mainly in Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an official language in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in the …

Read about the Croatian language, its dialects and find out where it is spoken. Learn about the structure and get familiar with the alphabet and writing.

With its deep historical roots, complex grammatical structure, and cultural significance, Croatian is more than just a medium of communication; it is a key component of Croatian national identity.

3 days ago · Croatian Radio broadcasts programs in foreign languages designed for tourists in Croatia on several frequencies. A daily program is broadcast in English at 8:05 pm on channel one, lasting …

Dec 23, 2025 · Looking to understand the complex world of Croatian culture? Let us guide you through the checkerboards and celebrations with our easy-to-use rundown.

Since 2013, the Institute of Croatian language has been celebrating the Month of the Croatian Language, from February 21 (International Mother Language Day) to March 17 (the day of signing …