Bosnia and Herzegovina People & Culture
BH adopts parliamentary democracy in its constitution. Under the terms of the 1995 Dayton Peace agreement, BH consists of two entities: Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina) and Republika Srpska (the Serbian Republic). Each has its own president. In addition, the presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina consists of two members and one chairperson, elected every four years. The make-up of the presidency is: one Bosniak, one Serb and one Croat. The chair rotates every eight months.
The presidency appoints a chairman of the Council of Ministers. A central government, based in Sarajevo, is responsible for national functions including foreign, external trade and finance policies.
Two thirds of the seats in the national assembly are reserved for Federation candidates and one third for Serbs. In addition, Republika Srpska elects its own president and national assembly, while the Federation elects a national assembly.
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The country is estimated to have a population of 4 million people, one-tenth of whom live in the capital of Sarajevo, but these numbers are subject to errors as a result of the Yugoslav War, political instability and migration in the last two decades.
Bosnia & Herzegovina is charaterised by its ethnic and religious diversity. The main ethnic groups (all percentages are approximations) are Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) - 48%, the Serbs - 37%, and the Croats - 14%. As an acknowledgement of the three main religious communities (Islamic, Orthodox and Roman Catholic), the government of BH allows its citizens to take off two working days per year for religious purposes.
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Important: Beware of the thieves. I met a band who had a gig there and they got everything stolen from their track. It seems that robbery is very frequent in Sarajevo. People used to tell me that almost everywere in Bosnia. A bad reputation which actually seems to be true.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.
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Vogosca, Bosnia and Herzegovina
It is a nice place to visit lot of thinks to see but the people are not that open...they are still afected by the past...i meen the worr
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Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ravno is village northwest from Dubrovnik;Croatia, just over the border which could be entered at Ivanica, few kilometers outside famous Dubrovnik old town.This pictoresque litlle village with stunning view over flat POPOVO POLJE, with channels full of eel and fish, surrounded with beautiful peaks of typically dinaric mountains is an part of karst region richest with speleology's attractions among the most important is Vjetrenica cave with its Covjecja ribica endemic phenomena-humans like pink skinned amphibic salamander with the small arms and legs. If you pop in any local house of its extremlly friendly peasants you will be treated as a special guest, will be offered to try some local product as cheese IZ MIJEHA(keept in sheep skin bag); honey MED OD KADULJE, corny bred with olive oil and garlic, and they will even try to sing for you GANGA song while sharing VRANAC wine with you!GANGA song speaks about heroic and turbulent history of this proud and rebell people which survived so much even in recent days history but still pray to God and celebrate life which kept them living in this one of the real ecological heavens.As a souvenir you can take some tobacco-SHKIJA which was one of the main trade of this people through history, although today little bit hard to find, but dont quit in advance to look for it because its extraordinary good quality!
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hey people, you dont be scared but be brave and come to Sarajevo!!! This is really cool city, placed between hills and mountains, and mix of culture and religions!!! One of the funniest pictures is when you walk deep down the old town and find place for playing chess, with really huge statues!!! Like in all of the Balkan places you must definitely try all of kinda baklavas and much more tasteful burek :-) The finest moment is while from all of the mosques are singing prayers as sun is rising up between fog...mmm.. beautiful!!!
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Came to this faboules city on a Very short notice (1 Hour) Look for street signs here...look no further....the Hotel provided us with a semi-readable photocopy of the city streets, which I finally put away...thank god the people are of the VERY friendly sort so you can ask anyone for directions. OH, you can buy a proper map in the bookstore there. Make sure to see: The Old Town, Bosnian Historical and National Museum, Latin Bridge and finally just get on the tram and let it drive you around the City. The mountains surrounding are great for a hike and if there is time go to the old Olympic Stadion. Make sure you eat a Burek (Not for the vegitarian people) they have quite interessting food!!!.
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40% Muslim, 31% Serb Orthodox, 15% Roman Catholic, 4% Protestant and 10% other denominations and religions (including Judaism)
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The official languages are Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian. The Croats and Bosniaks use the Latin alphabet, whereas the Serbs use the Cyrillic.
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hey people, you dont be scared but be brave and come to Sarajevo!!! This is really cool city, placed between hills and mountains, and mix of culture and religions!!! One of the funniest pictures is when you walk deep down the old town and find place for playing chess, with really huge statues!!! Like in all of the Balkan places you must definitely try all of kinda baklavas and much more tasteful burek :-) The finest moment is while from all of the mosques are singing prayers as sun is rising up between fog...mmm.. beautiful!!!
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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
beautifull old city with mostar bridge very good restaurant it is worth to see the jumping to the river from the bridge muslim ortodox culture
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Velika Kladusa, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cheep clothing at their local open air marcet. You should see it, as this is where the cultures meet. Bargain, or at least try to. You can pay with croatian kuna, euro, or bosnian KM. Watch out for the drivers. They don't really drive as safe as they should.
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Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A city that was originally meant to be the capital of Bosnia and Hercegovina. There are many paces to shop and it is great if you want to take in the Serbian culture. Visit the beautiful church in the city centre and have a traditional Serbian pie snack from the bakery!
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dorada at Fellini's:
How to spend a thoroughly enjoyable evening in Sarajevo? That's easy: meet some good friends whom you have not seen for quite a while, join them with your nicest colleagues and go to a decent place to have dinner. To the Restoran Fellini , for example. Not only do you get the nicest selection of Italian wines outside Italy, but also the best Bosnia-Hercegovina's vineyards have to offer. And we were even more lucky: just today some fresh Dorade (sea bass) had arrived, excellent Mediterranean fish directly from the Adriatic. And how to find the place? Well, every cabdriver in Sarajevo worth his (or her) salt should know it. Don't give them the address: Branilaca Sarajevo 5. Because nobody in Sarajevo knows where to find Branilaca Sarajevo . But everybody knows where the Bosnian Cultural Center , the headquarters of the Sarajevo Film Festival is. Go there. The restaurant is just opposite, on the other side of the street. Good luck and enjoy!
How to spend a thoroughly enjoyable evening in Sarajevo? That's easy: meet some good friends whom you have not seen for quite a while, join them with your nicest colleagues and go to a decent place to have dinner. To the Restoran Fellini , for example. Not only do you get the nicest selection of Italian wines outside Italy, but also the best Bosnia-Hercegovina's vineyards have to offer. And we were even more lucky: just today some fresh Dorade (sea bass) had arrived, excellent Mediterranean fish directly from the Adriatic. And how to find the place? Well, every cabdriver in Sarajevo worth his (or her) salt should know it. Don't give them the address: Branilaca Sarajevo 5. Because nobody in Sarajevo knows where to find Branilaca Sarajevo . But everybody knows where the Bosnian Cultural Center , the headquarters of the Sarajevo Film Festival is. Go there. The restaurant is just opposite, on the other side of the street. Good luck and enjoy!
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Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Livno is picturesque small town north from Split in Croatia. Livno is one of the oldest settlements in Europe, known far since 892.High mountains, forests, wide range of wild animals as bear, wolf, fox, deer, clean rivers rich with fish, some interesting caves and even wild horses in nearby area makes this region European ecological heaven, still unknown and untouched.Livno cheese, produced both from sheep and cows milk is respected as a one of the best cheese trademark all over south central Europe!
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Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ravno is village northwest from Dubrovnik;Croatia, just over the border which could be entered at Ivanica, few kilometers outside famous Dubrovnik old town.This pictoresque litlle village with stunning view over flat POPOVO POLJE, with channels full of eel and fish, surrounded with beautiful peaks of typically dinaric mountains is an part of karst region richest with speleology's attractions among the most important is Vjetrenica cave with its Covjecja ribica endemic phenomena-humans like pink skinned amphibic salamander with the small arms and legs. If you pop in any local house of its extremlly friendly peasants you will be treated as a special guest, will be offered to try some local product as cheese IZ MIJEHA(keept in sheep skin bag); honey MED OD KADULJE, corny bred with olive oil and garlic, and they will even try to sing for you GANGA song while sharing VRANAC wine with you!GANGA song speaks about heroic and turbulent history of this proud and rebell people which survived so much even in recent days history but still pray to God and celebrate life which kept them living in this one of the real ecological heavens.As a souvenir you can take some tobacco-SHKIJA which was one of the main trade of this people through history, although today little bit hard to find, but dont quit in advance to look for it because its extraordinary good quality!
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Came to this faboules city on a Very short notice (1 Hour) Look for street signs here...look no further....the Hotel provided us with a semi-readable photocopy of the city streets, which I finally put away...thank god the people are of the VERY friendly sort so you can ask anyone for directions. OH, you can buy a proper map in the bookstore there. Make sure to see: The Old Town, Bosnian Historical and National Museum, Latin Bridge and finally just get on the tram and let it drive you around the City. The mountains surrounding are great for a hike and if there is time go to the old Olympic Stadion. Make sure you eat a Burek (Not for the vegitarian people) they have quite interessting food!!!.
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Restaurant Dr. Food, obala Kulina bana 10, best steak around! Good selection of (mostly) Italian wines to go along. Desserts are a must. On every visit I dine there at least once, cannot recommend it enough. Don't expect any local cuisine though, completely different story. I can also recommend restaurant Via Del Corso for fish and shell menu!
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Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
I can only recommend the place, it is truly a beautiful city, very clean, very modern and the inhabitants are very kind and helpful. Nightlife is amazing too. Inexpensive.
Food is tasty, do not leave the place without trying burek, special cevap Banja Luka style and pljeskavice.
Very safe and fun place, full (FULL!!) of students as Banja Luka is a university town.
You'll find plenty of sport facilities (new, very good quality) too.
I can't say a single negative thing!
Food is tasty, do not leave the place without trying burek, special cevap Banja Luka style and pljeskavice.
Very safe and fun place, full (FULL!!) of students as Banja Luka is a university town.
You'll find plenty of sport facilities (new, very good quality) too.
I can't say a single negative thing!
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Important: Beware of the thieves. I met a band who had a gig there and they got everything stolen from their track. It seems that robbery is very frequent in Sarajevo. People used to tell me that almost everywere in Bosnia. A bad reputation which actually seems to be true.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.
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Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina
they say there are pyramids...you have to check it out!!!
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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
watch out for their espresso-coffee. it's very good but strong as hell! :)
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Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
malo naselje odma s druge strane Imotskog (u BiH). zgodno je, nema puno ljudi... :)
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Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
bio jednom davno i vise se ni ne sjecam...a sta cu..
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Important: Beware of the thieves. I met a band who had a gig there and they got everything stolen from their track. It seems that robbery is very frequent in Sarajevo. People used to tell me that almost everywere in Bosnia. A bad reputation which actually seems to be true.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.
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