Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Sarajevo, with a population of approximately 3.2M and a total area of 51,197 km². The official languages are Bosnian / Serbian / Croatian and the currency is the Convertible Mark (BAM).
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers an area of 51,197 km² with a population density of 62/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $26B ($8,125 per capita) and gained independence in 1992. It has a coastline of 20 km.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 triggered World War I. The city later hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics, and today the Old Bridge of Mostar — destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt — stands as a symbol of reconciliation.
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UNESCO 16th-century Ottoman bridge rebuilt after destruction in 1993 — symbol of reconciliation
Ottoman-era bazaar and the old town heart of Sarajevo — mosques, cafes and copper crafts
A stunning 25m crescent-shaped waterfall on the Trebižat river, perfect for swimming
The secret tunnel that kept Sarajevo alive during the 1992-95 siege
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
The official language(s) of Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian / Serbian / Croatian.
The population of Bosnia and Herzegovina is approximately 3.2M.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Convertible Mark (BAM).
Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a GDP of $26B, with a GDP per capita of $8,125.
The best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina is April–October. The climate is Continental, cold winters, warm summers.
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