Though the country is known for its turbulent 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 eastern 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 nineteen nineties. Today, its capital and larger city is Sarajevo, and this metropolis is often referred to as the Jerusalem of Europe for the wide range of religions that is in
encompasses.
Bordering Serbia, Croatia and
, Bosnia-Herzegovina helps form the Balkan peninsula. The country also has a short coastline of
miles on the Adriatic sea but
otherwise it is completely
landlocked.
The country is roughly 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 historically and culturally important city. A good portion of the country is covered in
while the eastern and central regions boast
areas.
Bosnia-Herzegovina is also home to a number of major rivers that run through the
stunning landscape.
With a typically continental climate, Bosnia-Herzegovina boasts seasoning summers
offset by snow filled
chilly winters.
Tourism in the country has
greatly in recent years and continues to
grow. Landmarks of cultural, religious and historical
significance draw visitors as do the country’s world class skiing destinations.
travellers can
partake in another well-liked local activity,
whitewater rafting is wildly popular with residents who often ride down the country’s many rivers.
With its cultural diversity, historic significance and
gorgeous scenery, Bosnia-Herzegovina will continue
dazzling tourists for years to come.