What was the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia?
Q: What was the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia?
A: The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) was a Yugoslav state that existed from the second half of World War II until it was formally dissolved in 1992. It was a socialist state and a federation made up of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia.
Q: Who ruled Yugoslavia until 1980?
A: Josip Broz Tito ruled Yugoslavia until 1980 when he died.
Q: When did Slovenia and Croatia declare independence?
A: In June 1991 Slovenia and Croatia declared independence.
Q: How many states wanted to remain part of the union after 1992?
A: After 1992 only two states still wanted to remain part of the union; Serbia and Montenegro.
Q: What did Serbia and Montenegro form after 1992?
A: Serbia and Montenegro formed the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia after 1992.
Q: Was this new union recognized as the successor to SFRY by international leaders?
A: No, the new union formed by Serbia and Montenegro was not recognized as the successor to SFRY by international leaders.
