Croatia is a country located on the Adriatic Sea that borders several other countries. It gained independence in 1991 after fighting a war from 1991 to 1995. Some key facts about Croatia are that the capital is Zagreb, the official language is Croatian, and the currency is the kuna. Croatia has many natural and cultural sites, including seven UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Diocletian's Palace in Split. Famous Croatians include Nikola Tesla, Sandra Perkovic, and Janica Kostelic.