Croatia, situated in the Balkans in Europe, has a rich history influenced by various civilizations. In the Middle Ages, it was tied to Hungary, later experiencing Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule. After World War I, it joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, eventually becoming Yugoslavia.

In 1991, Croatia declared independence and introduced its own currency, the Croatian kuna (HRK), replacing the Yugoslav dinar. Since then, the kuna has been the country's official currency, before adopting the Euro in 2023. Croatia has navigated through economic transitions, focusing on economic development, particularly in tourism, making the kuna a vital element in the country's economic stability.