Location: |
Southeastern Europe. Bordering Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. |
Size: |
51.129 sq km |
People: |
Bosnians (43%) Slavic muslims, Serbs (31%), Croats (17%) |
Language: |
Bosnian. Croatian and Serbian. |
Population: |
4,6 million |
Capital: |
Sarajevo (500.000 inhabitants) |
Politics: |
1992 independence. |
Currency: |
Convertible Mark (BAM) |
History: |
Bosnian Kingdom in 14th century. Later occupied by Ottomans. Many people accepted Islam. Lots of Turkish influence can be seen in culture, cuisine and architecture. |
Climate: |
Meditterranean in Herzegovina and mixture of Alpine and continental in the rest of the country. |
Main attractions: |
Sarajevo, Mostar, rivers Neretva, Una, Vrbas, Jajce, Bjelašnica, Višegrad, Međugorje, diversity of culture. |
Regions: |
Politicaly can be divided in:
- Republika Srbska
- Bosnia (Federacija)
- Hercegovina
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