http://see.oneworldsee.org/article/archive/3221 sq_SQ Country guide http://see.oneworldsee.org/article/view/33866/1/3221 Croatia is undertaking a steady progress towards full democratisation. The new leadership showed a clear change of attitude by in line with a democratic commitment. Reservations remain in relation to the specific issue of sustainability of the refugees' return process. http://see.oneworldsee.org/article/view/33865/1/3221 Within former Yugoslavia Croatia constituted one of the most affluent states with an economy based on an efficient industrial sector, a strong agricultural production and a flourishing tourist industry. After a decade of harsh recession, signs of recovery have been evident in the last few years. http://see.oneworldsee.org/article/view/33864/1/3221 After the break up of Yugoslavia a nationalist-led coalition has been ruling the newly born Republic of Croatia. Since 2000 a left-wing oriented coalition has taken the lead and started a more cooperative, internationally oriented and pro-European trend in the short history of the state. http://see.oneworldsee.org/article/view/33863/1/3221 The history of Croatia from the origins to the latest political developments that led to the independence from the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.