Country Details

Description:
Bosnia and Herzegovina declared their independence from the former Yugoslavia in February of 1992. About the size of the U.S. State of Virginia it recently endurred the destruction of many of its historic cities and landmarks and the tragic death of thousands as ethnic factions battled over Bosnia.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital City Sarajevo

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

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Climate Winters can be very cold with lots of snow. Summers are warm and comfortable.

Languages Serbian, Croatian

Latitude/Longitude 44° N, 18° E

Official Currency Convertible Mark (KM)

Religions Muslim, Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, other

Population 3,412,000

Land Area 51,130 sq km (19,741 sq miles)

Landforms A hilly country with some mountains (Dinara). Green forests cover almost 40% of the land.

Land Divisions Disputed
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
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Bosnia/Herzegovina Outline Map here

Bosnia/Herzegovina Map, CIA version here

Suggested Links

Bosnia/Herzegovina web site here!

Bosnia/Herzegovina Information Page here!

Weather in Sarajevo here!

Time and Date in Sarajevo
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