Croatia–United States relations
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 Croatia |
 United States |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic Mission | |
| Croatian Embassy, Washington D.C. | United States Embassy in Zagreb |
| Envoy | |
| Josip Paro | Julieta Valls Noyes |
Croatia–United States relations refer to the bilateral relationship between Croatia and the United States. Diplomatic relations among two countries were established on April 7, 1992 following Croatia's independence from SFR Yugoslavia.
Croatia has an embassy in Washington D.C., general consulates in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and consulates in Anchorage, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Seattle and Houston. The US has an embassy in Zagreb.
American engagement in Croatia is aimed at fostering a democratic, secure, and market-oriented society that will be a strong US partner in Euro-Atlantic institutions. Bilateral relations between the two countries are described as very strong.
Croatian diaspora in the US is one of the largest in the world with an estimate of more than 1.2 million members. Most of the Croats live in Chicago (~150,000), New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut (~80,000), St. Louis (~40,000), San Pedro (~35,000), Detroit (~7,000) and San Jose (~5,000). The National Federation of Croatian Americans is the main organization that brings together Croats in the US.
Both countries are members of UN, NATO, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization. In addition, Croatia is an observer to the Organization of American States.
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