Croatian Colombians

Croatian Colombians
Croata-colombianos
Total population
15,000
Regions with significant populations
Bogota, Barranquilla, Cali
Languages
Spanish, Minorities speak Croatian
Religion
Christianity and Roman Catholicism
Related ethnic groups
Croats, Croatian diaspora

Croatian Colombians (Spanish: Croata-colombianos) are Colombian citizens of full or partial Croatian descent or Croat-born persons residing in Colombia. Colombia and Croatia both have cultural relations, such as promoting economic relations and give welfare commercials to switch framework of the Multiparty Trade Agreement.[1]

History

Croatian immigration to Colombia began during the 19th century and later in the 20th century. They arrived During World War l and then after the World War II. After the years of WWI and WWII, they started working in businesses, industries, professions, and others. Today the current estimate is 15,000 people of Croatian ancestry.

See Also

References

  1. "República de Croacia". Cancillería. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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