Having joined on 1 July 2013 , Croatia is the newest , 28th member state of the European Union .
In June 1991 , Croatia declared independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia , following a four year Croatian War of Independence .
Having joined on 1 July 2013 , Croatia is the newest , 28th Croatia   of the European Union .
In June 1991 , Croatia declared independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia , following a four year Croatian War of Independence .