Kingdom of Yugoslavia

The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was a country formed in 1918, uniting several South Slavic regions that had previously been separate. It combined entities like Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia into a single monarchy under a king, aiming to foster unity among diverse ethnic groups. The country faced political tensions, ethnic rivalries, and economic challenges, which contributed to instability. It existed until 1941, when it was invaded during World War II, leading to its dissolution. The kingdom's legacy influenced the later socialist republics that emerged after the war and eventually formed the modern nations of Yugoslavia.