Bosnia & Herzegovina

Europe
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia.

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Prime Minister Nikola Špirić

Capital

Sarajevo

Government
Federal democratic republic

Religion
Muslim 40%, Orthodox 31%, Roman Catholic 15%, other 14%.

Population
4,621,598

Ethnic group
Bosniak 48%, Serb 37.1%, Croat 14.3%, other 0.6%.

National Language                   
Bosnian
          
National Day
25 November (1943)

Anthem
Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine (The National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Currency
Convertible Mark (BAM)

Attractions
Banja Luka,  Jajce,  Medjugorje,  Prijedor,  Sutjeska National Park,  Tešanj,  Višegrad

Website      

Art & Cultural

The ICON

The Avaz Twist Tower        The Avaz Twist Tower in Sarajevo is the tallest tower in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the new headquarter for Avaz, a Bosnia and Herzegovina newspaper company. The tower is located in the Marijin Dvor district, Sarajevo's business district. Construction began in 2006 and has been finished in 2009.

Stari Most (Old Bridge)