Though the country is known for its
history, today it’s a beautiful European
. Hi, I’m Rebecca Brayton and welcome to watchmojo.com and today we will be continuing our travel series of the look of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Bosnia-Herzegovina is located in south
Europe and boasts a population of over four and a half million. The country was considered part of Yugoslavia until it won its
during the
. Today, its capital and larger city is
, and this
is often referred to as the Jerusalem of Europe for the
of religions that is in
encompasses.
Bordering Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina helps form the Balkan
. The country also has a short
of 12 miles on the
but
otherwise it is completely
landlocked.
The country is
defined into the regions Bosnia in the north and Herzegovina in the south, with the northern section being the larger of the two. The capital of the Herzegovina region is Mostar, a
and
important city. A good portion of the country is covered in
while the eastern and central regions boast
.
Bosnia-Herzegovina is also home to a number of major rivers that
the
stunning .
With a typically continental climate, Bosnia-Herzegovina boasts seasoning summers
offset by snow filled
chilly .
Tourism in the country
greatly in recent years and continues to
grow. Landmarks of cultural, religious and historical
significance draw visitors as do the country’s
skiing destinations. Athletic travellers can
partake in another well-liked local activity,
whitewater rafting is
popular with residents who often ride down the country’s many
.
With its cultural diversity, historic significance and
gorgeous , Bosnia-Herzegovina will continue
dazzling tourists for years to come.