Bosnia and Herzegovina
History
Early medieval Bosnia anchors the start of the documented local timeline.
The Banate of Bosnia emerged as a distinct state under its own bans.
The Kingdom of Bosnia emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Ottoman conquest changed control of the territory.
Austro-Hungarian conquest and occupation placed the territory under outside administration.
Austro-Hungarian annexation changed control of the territory.
Bosnia was absorbed into the new South Slav kingdom.
The ZAVNOBiH assembly declared Bosnia a republic of the future Yugoslavia.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionSoutheast Europe
LanguageBosnian, Croatian
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Stari Most Mostar: UNESCO bridge symbolising reconciliation spanning the Neretva river.
- Sarajevo History: The city that sparked WWI, with Ottoman bazaar, Austro-Hungarian avenues and siege memorials.
- Una River: Crystal-clear rapids and waterfalls in a pristine national park.
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SarajevoPlanning questions
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina known for?Stari Most Mostar, Sarajevo History, Una River.
What is the capital?Sarajevo.
Which language is useful?Bosnian, Croatian.
When is the national day?25 November.
Upcoming events
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Food & drink
Cevapi
Bosnian coffeeKnown for
Stari Most MostarSarajevo HistoryOttoman bazaarsiege memorials.Una RiverCrystal-clear rapids
Nature & places