Numerous political observers of events in the Balkans agree that the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is very difficult to govern. The ethnic differences are too great, and the memories of the war following the disintegration of Yugoslavia in the 1990s are too fresh. At that time, Serbian, Bosniak and Croat troops fought a bitter civil war. The international community later failed to find solutions to bring the different population groups together. Now the country's hopes rest on a young generation that has no interest in renewed conflict.
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Country data Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance
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Population | 3.507.000 |
Area | 51129 km2 |
Continent | Europe |
Currency | Convertible Mark (BAM) |
Neighboring countries | Croatia, Montenegro und Serbia |
Map Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country borders and location of the capital