Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia.
After four centuries of Ottoman rule over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria-Hungary took control in 1878 and held the region until 1918, when it was inc ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Bosnia and Herzegovina:
7,495.553 km
Terrain:
Mountains and valleys.
Natural Resources:
Coal, iron ore, antimony, bauxite, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, cobalt, manganese, nickel, clay, gypsum, salt, sand, timber, hydropower.
Industries:
Steel, coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, manganese, bauxite, aluminum, motor vehicle assembly, textiles, tobacco products, wooden furniture, ammunition, domestic appliances, oil refining.
Population: 3,798,671
The northern and central areas of the country are the most densely populated.
Area: 51,209 km2
slightly smaller than West Virginia
Within Bosnia and Herzegovina's recognized borders, the country is divided into a joint Bosniak/Croat Federation (about 51% of the territory) and the Bosnian Serb-led Republika Srpska or RS (about 49% of the territory); the region called Herzegovina is contiguous to Croatia and Montenegro, and traditionally has been settled by an ethnic Croat majority in the west and an ethnic Serb majority in the east.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| bos | Bosnian |
| hrv | Croatian |
| srp | Serbian |
Bosnian (official) 52.9%, Serbian (official) 30.8%, Croatian (official) 14.6%, other 1.6%, no answer 0.2% (2013 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BAM | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark | KM |
Capital City: Sarajevo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a blue field, at the center of which is a large yellow hoist-side facing right-angled triangle that is based on the top edge and spans the height of the field. Adjacent to the hypotenuse of this triangle are nine adjoining five-pointed white stars with the top and bottom stars cut in half by the edges of the field.
Bordering Countries
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
You're in for a treat! Bosnia and Herzegovina is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to rivers
- Affordable travel destination
- Occasional political unrest
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Landmines in rural areas
- 3.5MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Bosnian cuisine features meat, bread, and dairy products.
- Popular dishes include cevapi and burek.
- Bosnian coffee is a cultural staple enjoyed by many.
- Visit the historic city of Sarajevo
- Explore the Stari Most in Mostar
- See the Plitvice Lakes National Park
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