1、Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebCroatia at a GlanceArea: 56,538 sq. km., slightly smaller than WestVirginiaPopulation: 4.78 million (1991 census)Ethnic Composition: 78% Croat, 12% Serb, 10%others (1991 census)Gross Domestic P
2、roduct (GDP): $20.2 billion in1999 (Economist Intelligence Unit)Leadership: President: Stipe MesicPrime Minister: Ivica Racan Foreign Minister: Tonino PiculaDefense Minister: Jozo RadosOrder Code 95-668 FUpdated June 11, 2001Croatia: Basic FactsSteven J. WoehrelSpecialist in European AffairsForeign
3、Affairs and National Defense Division SummaryThis short report provides background and analysis on Croatia, including its history,current political and economic situation, foreign policy, and U.S. policy toward Croatia.This report will be updated as events warrant. Historical BackgroundAfter the col
4、lapse of theHapsburg empire at the end ofWorld War I, Croatia (most ofwhich had been under Turkish andHapsburg rule since the 11thcentury) was incorporated into theKingdom of the Serbs, Croats andSlovenes (Yugoslavia). Croatsfavored a federation which wouldafford them a great degree ofautonomy, but
