Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capital
Sarajevo
Population
~3.3 million
Currency
Convertible Mark (BAM)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian
- Religion
- Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism
- Climate
- Continental; cold winters and warm summers
Culture & History
Known for: ethnic diversity, 1990s war, and beautiful Ottoman-era architecture
Also famous for: Stari Most bridge in Mostar, Winter Olympics (1984), and coffee culture
Food: Ćevapi (grilled minced meat)
Brief History
Part of Ottoman Empire; annexed by Austria-Hungary 1878; part of Yugoslavia; independence 1992 followed by devastating war; remains ethnically divided