The Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia was established in 1946 after World War II, uniting six republics: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Serbia. It was a socialist state led by Josip Broz Tito, who aimed to create a unified nation while allowing for some degree of autonomy among the republics. The federation was characterized by a unique form of socialism that emphasized self-management and worker control. However, ethnic tensions and political disagreements eventually led to its dissolution in the early 1990s, resulting in a series of conflicts and the emergence of independent states.