Orašac River Valley, Western Bosnia
by Julian Nitzsche, licensed under GNU Free Documentation License
The name Bosnia and Herzegovina came on the world stage ten years ago and was remembered as a place of conflict. It has been peaceful for years already, and the country is now trying to reinvent itself as a tourist destination. This small country came into being with the break-up of Yugoslavia. It shares a border with the former Yugoslav states of Croatia to the north and west, with Serbia and Montenegro to the east. It enjoys a 26km long coastline to the Adriatic Sea to the south.
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Fast Facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina
Official Name: Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capital: Sarajevo (581,000)
Population of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 4,207,000
Currency: Marka (KM)
Languages spoken: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian
Religions: Muslim, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant
Size: 51,130 sq km (19,741 sq miles)
Continent: Europe
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The medieval quarters of Mostar
by Julian Nitzsche, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.5
When to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
Best time for sightseeing Bosnia and Herzgovina should be spring and summer, although skiers differ: best time to ski is between December and February. The climate is Mediterranean with hints of Central European -- it is super hot in summer and super cold in winter.
Travel Warning
Do not go off the beaten path as there would still be unexploded landmines. Stay on the well trodden paths.
Getting into Bosnia and Herzegovina
International visitors to Bosnia and Herzegovina are likely to arrive by flight, landing at the Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), a short distance from the city centre.
What to wear in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Due to the extremity of the weather, you need lightweight clothing in summer and heavyweight clothing and overcoat in winter.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Entry Requirements
Nationals of US, Australia, Canada, Britain and the EU do not need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina, as long as they bring a valid passport, for stays of up to three months.
Source of the Buna river, Blagaj, Bosnia & Herzegovina
by Matej Batha, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.5
Where to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Medjugorje
Mostar
Sarajevo
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Getting around in Bosnia and Herzegovina
You can rent a car straight from the airport at Sarajevo. Otherwise, the other options open to you are to take the bus or the tram. The bus network is extensive and quite cheap for you to use.
Things to see and do in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visit Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and explore its Turkish quarters. Its bazaar reflects the city's Ottoman heritage.
Visit Mostar, the medieval town suffered under the Bosnian conflict, but many of its heritage structures, including an ancient bridge, have been restored.
Visit Bihar, and admire the Fethija Mosque in the centre of town. This 13th century mosque is one of the few not destroyed in the Bosnian conflict.
Enjoy the coastline of Bosnia and Herzegovina by visiting Neum
Visit Medjugorje, one of the most important shrines in Catholicism.
Visit Banja Luka, the capital of the Republika Srpska, to view its 16th century fort and amphitheatre.
Money matters in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The currency of Bosnia & Herzegovina is the Konvertibilna Marka (BAM, symbol KM), composed of 100 pfeninga. Banknotes are in denominations of 50 pfennig, KM1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 while coins are available in 10, 20, 50 pfennigs, KM1 and 2. €1 = app. KM1.95 Banking hours are from 8:00am to 7:00pm. Bosnia and Herzegovina tends to be a cash-only society where neither credit cards nor travellers cheques have found common acceptance. Euro and US Dollars are the preferred foreign currencies.
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