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**Bosnia and Herzegovina** (Bosnia and Herzegovina, or **Bosnia and Herzegovina**) is a country located in the **Southeast European Balkan Peninsula**, bordering Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro and boasting about kilometers of Adriatic coastline. ### **Basic Information**: - **Capital**: Sarajevo - **Official Languages**: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian - **Currency**: Convertible Marks (BAM, pegged to Euro) - **Population* Estimates) - **Religion**: Islam (mainly), Eastern Orthodox, Catholic ### **Political System**: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a **federal state** consisting of two political entities: 1. **Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation** (mainly inhabited by Bosniak and Croatian ethnic groups) 2. **Republic of Serbia** (mainly Serbian residents) In addition, **Bulchcote District** is an autonomous administrative region directly under the jurisdiction of the central government. ### **Historical Background**: -year gained independence from Yugoslavia, followed by the outbreak of the **Bosnian War** (causing severe damage. - The Dayton Peace Agreement was signed in 2016, ending the war and establishing the current political structure. ### **Economy and Tourism**: - The economy is dominated by manufacturing, agriculture and tourism, still recovering after the war. - **Main Tourist Attractions**: - **Sarajevo** (historic multicultural city) - **Mostal** (famous for the ancient bridge Stari Most) - **Ayce** (Waterfall and Medieval Castle) - **Sutzeska National Park** (pristine natural scenery) ### **International Relations**: - Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member of the **United Nations, the European Commission, the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)** and is applying to join the **EU** (candidate). If you have more specific questions about Bosnia and Herzegovina (such as travel, visas, culture, etc.), please keep asking! 😊