Competing Western
and Eastern powers fought over Bosnia and
Hezegovina for centuries, shaping the region
and its people. Years of civil war in the
1990s, cost many lives and destroyed much
of the regions infrastructure, however Bosnia
and Herzegovina is rebuilding. Tourists
have begun returning, however some tensions
remain within the country and visitors should
take appropriate precautions. Sarajevo holds
an annual Film Festival in late August and
there are festivals of theatre and music
held in February and March.
Capital City: Sarajevo
Population: 4 million
Area: 51,000 sq km
Geography: Bosnia & Herzegovina
is located in Southeast Europe, bordering
the Adriatic Sea and Croatia. It is a land
of mountains and valleys.
Weather: Hot summers
and cold winters. Mild, wet winters along
the coast. Mountainous areas have cool summers
and long harsh winters.
Getting There: Visitors can drive into Bosnia & Herzegovina
from neighbouring countries, but road surfaces
can be poorly maintained. There are flights to
Sarajevo via Zagreb and from major European airports.
Train and coach services run between Zagreb and
Sarajevo and a bus between Dubrovnik and Sarajevo.
