Bosnia and Herzegovina Map

Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a nation in Southeastern Europe's Balkan region. The town of Neum is surrounded by a 20-kilometer-long, slender Adriatic Sea coast, which is part of the Mediterranean. A three-member presidency comprised of one representative from each of the country's three main ethnic groups serves Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has a bicameral legislature. However, because the nation is so decentralized, the power of the central government is severely constrained.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital, Sarajevo, is a small city on the Miljacka River that is encircled by the Dinaric Alps. Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is ranked 74th on the Human Development Index, is a developing nation. Industry and agriculture are the two sectors that make up the majority of its economy, followed by tourism and services. The number of tourists has significantly increased recently.

History

In this region, Slavs first settled in the sixth century. Two mighty tribes, the Croats and the Serbs were part of a second wave of Slavs that arrived in the seventh century. Following Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of sovereignty on October 15, 1991, an independence referendum was held on February 29 and March 1, 1992, but the vast majority of Serbs abstained. On 3 March 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina got its independence. On 6 April of that same year, the country received international recognition. On May 22, 1992, the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was admitted as a member state of the UN.

The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was the official name of the nation when it first declared its independence in 1992, but after the 1995 Dayton Agreement and the new constitution that went along with it, the name was changed to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Culture

Strong neighborhood and friend networks complement strong family ties. Hospitality, spontaneity, and the aptitudes for wit and storytelling are highly prized. Town korza (promenades) strolling is a popular summer activity, and kafane (traditional coffeehouses) and kafi (modern café-bars) are common gathering spots all year round.

Language

Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian are Bosnia and Herzegovina's three official languages. Bosnian is spoken as a first language, but all three languages have some overlap. The numerous Turkish and Arabic loanwords still used in Bosnian today are a result of the influence of this time.

Geography

Numerous Turkish and Arabic loanwords are still used in the Bosnian language as a result of this period's influence. Overall, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a forest cover of close to 50%. The majority of Bosnia's forests are found in the country's center, east, and west. With a predominance of karst topography, Herzegovina has a drier Mediterranean climate. A large portion of northern Bosnia is farmed due to the Sava River's proximity to extremely fertile agricultural land. The majority of the nation is mountainous and includes the central Dinaric Alps. Its southern border is the Adriatic, and its northeastern portions extend into the Pannonian Basin.

FAQs

Q1.What is the official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian are the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Q2. What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Q3. What is the currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The Bosnian Mark is the currency used in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Q4. What is the climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The country has a moderate climate with an annual temperature between 10-12 Celsius.