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Bosnia and Herzegovina is the heart shaped land that lies in the heart of Southeast Europe. It is here that Eastern and Western civilizations met, sometimes clashed, but more often enriched and reinforced each other throughout its long and fascinating history.

The southern region of ancient Hum, ruled by Herceg Stjepan (Duke Stjepan), was later named Herzegovina after the region was conquered by the invading Ottomans. Perhaps what is most important for the visitor to know today, though, is that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a stunningly beautiful country with a vast array of landscapes, cultures, traditions and people. As the old cliche goes 'people make the place' – and BiH prides itself on its hospitality and treating our guests as if they were family members. And family we take to heart.


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Capital:
Sarajevo

Government:
Federal Democratic Republic

Currency:
Convertible Mark (BAM)

Area:
51,129 sq km

Population:
4,552,198 (July 2007 est.)

Language:
Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian

Ethnic Groups:
Bosniak 48%, Serb 37%, Croat 14%, others 1%

Demonym:
Bosnian, Herzegovinian

Religion:
Muslim 44%, Orthodox 33%, Roman Catholic 12%, other 11% (1990 est.)

Time Zone:
UTC +1

Drives on the:
Right

Electricity:
220V/50Hz (European plug)

Internet TLD:
.ba

Country Code:
387

International Access Code:
00