Croatia Religion: 88 percent Roman Catholic
4 percent Orthodox
1 percent Muslim Political situation: Until the end of World War I in 1918, the lands that make up present day Croatia were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1991, Croatia declared its independence from Yugoslavia after four years of bitter fighting against the Serb armies. Economic situation: Before its independence, the Republic of Croatia was the most prosperous and industrialized area in Yugoslavia, with a 33 percent higher per capita output than the Yugoslav average. After a mild recession in 2000, their economy has slowed down. Unemployment remains at 18 percent while economic growth has been gradually increasing over the last several years. RCA mission focus: Seminary education and church revitalization. Mission partners: Reformed Christian Church in Croatia
Evangelical Theological Seminary Missionary profile and letter: Eric and Nancy Titus; latest letter
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