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
"After gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, Croatia emerged as a sovereign republic located along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea."
A country in Europe. Official name: Republic of Croatia
"Croatia, officially known as the Republic of Croatia, is a beautiful country located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea in Europe."
The name Croatia comes from Medieval Latin, where it was formed by combining the word for "Croat" with a suffix meaning "land of." This construction is similar to how many other place names are created in the language.