ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Slovaks of Croatia

Okay, little one, so there are these people called Slovaks who live in a country called Slovakia, and they have some relatives who live in a different country called Croatia. So, these Slovaks who live in Croatia are basically the same kind of people as the Slovaks who live in Slovakia, but they just live in a different place.

Now, a long time ago, quite a few Slovaks moved to Croatia and settled there. They made homes, had families, and started living their lives just like the Croatians who already lived there. Over time, they became a part of the Croatian community and culture while also keeping some of their own Slovak traditions and language alive.

Today, even though they are living in Croatia, the Slovaks of Croatia still identify as Slovaks and are proud of their heritage. Some of them may even speak the Slovak language with their families or members of the Slovak community. But at the same time, they also feel a strong connection to Croatia, where they were born and grew up, and they consider themselves to be both Slovak and Croatian.

So, in summary, the Slovaks of Croatia are people who have Slovak ancestors and roots but were born and raised in Croatia. They are proud of their Slovak heritage but also feel very connected to Croatia and the culture that they have grown up in.