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National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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General facts on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Official name: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, Croatia and SR Yugoslavia. Geographic coordinates: 44 00 N, 18 00 E.
Area: 51,233 km2
Land boundaries: 1.459 km (with Croatia- 932 km; with Serbia- 357 km; with Montenegro- 240)
Coast line: 21 km

Climate:
Continental- hot summers and cold winters. Areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long severe winters.
Elevation extremes
Lowest point: Adriatic Sea- 0 m
Highest point: Maglic mountain – 2.386 m
National resources: wood, coal, iron, ,bauxite, manganese, copper, chromium, lead, zinc.
Arable land- 14%, permanent crops- 5%, permanent pastures-20%, forest and woodland- 39%, other- 22%.
Manufactured products: Textiles, clothing and footwear, chemical, electrical and machinery, iron, steel and aluminum and processed food.
Energy: Electricity, coal and coke
Monetary unit: 1 Convertible Mark = 1 DEM
GDP: US$ 3.4 billion
GDP (per capita): US$ 880

Population: 4.354.911 (1991)
Population density: 85.2 per km2
Ethnic groups:
Bosniacs- 44%
Serbs- 31%
Croats- 17%
Others- 8%

Religion: Islam- 44%, Orthodox- 31%, Catholic- 17%, other- 8%
Official languages: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian
Capital: Sarajevo
Other major cities: Mostar, Tuzla, Zenica, Banja Luka, Bihac, Bijeljina, Brcko (District)

Footprints of our history

Bosnia is the name of the South-Slavic country, today known as Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has existed as a state in different form of governance for more than one thousand years....

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Photo Gallery - Beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Known for its natural beauties and friendly people, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a favourite stopover for the tourists from all over the world.

Beautifull mountains, green in the summer and covered with snow during? the winter season, lovely green clear waters of the rivers and lakes, termal waters and health reasorts attract visitors all year arround.

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