On this day 1992, all member states of the European Community (EC) recognized the Republic of Croatia as a sovereign and independent state.

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1. European Community recognition was joined on the same day by Bulgaria, Canada, Hungary, Malta, Poland, and Switzerland.

   The first internationally recognized country to recognize Croatia was **Iceland**, which made this decision on December 19, 1991.

   By the end of January 1992, 44 countries recognized the independence of Croatia.

   Fun fact.
   There sre still 7 states that dont recognize Croatia. These are: Bhutan, South Sudan, Liberia, Niger, Somalia, Central African Republic and Tonga.

2. And it was the worst mistake of their life

3. TIL I am only slightly younger than Croatia.

4. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

5. Next up, Kosovo 🇽🇰

6. Freedom and prosperity to Croatia!

7. Congratz Croatia!

8. Congrats neighbors.

9. Congratulations Croatia. I can’t wait to visit your beautiful country someday. Love from America

10. and this is how a state that was made with the slogan brotherhood and unity collapsed with this

11. Why was it accepted immediately despite being anticonstitutional?

12. Congrats Croatia !

13. Love you Hrvastka!
    🇷🇴♥️🇭🇷