Climate in Bosnia&Herzegowina
Due to its unique geographic position, Bosnia and Herzegovina is ideal for multi-season visits. Our climate suites every type of tourists, from sunshine seekers on the Adriatic Coast to the skiers who seek the snow. We've got the best of both worlds.
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Safety in Bosnia
You are going to Bosnia? Are you sure? Why would you do that? Is it safe there? Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the safest places in Europe. Violent crime is virtually non-existent. For men and women alike, walking the streets of any town or city at any time of day or night is a relatively safe bet.
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Political Situation
Bosnia and Herzegovina consists of two entities and one district.
Entities of BiH are:
- Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Republic of Srpska
- Brcko is the district.
Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina
There are three members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (one Bosniak, one Serb and one Croat), who take turns as president of the presidency every four years. They are directly elected by the people (Federation elects Bosniaks and Croats, and Republic of Srpska elects Serb). Chairman of the Council of Ministers is appointed by the Presidency, and approved by the Parliament Assembly. The Chairman then appoints ministers.
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History of Bosnia
In the first centuries AD, Bosnia was part of the Roman Empire. After the fall of the empire, Bosnia was claimed by the Byzantine Empire and the Western heirs of Rome. Slavs settled in the 7th century, and Serbia and Croatia ruled over parts of Bosnia in the 9th century. With the exception of today's eastern Herzegovina and Humine for the most part of 10th and 11th century Bosnia was ruled by Croatian kingdom. During the 11th and 12th century, power over Bosnia was seized by the kingdom of Hungary. Medieval Bosnian political unit (first duchy, and then the kingdom) gained independence about 1200. It’s difficult to determine the population in the 14th and 15th century, but it is believed to be between 500,000 and one million.
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Geographical Position
Bosnia and Herzegovina is still unexplored country. A few people know about its beauty, intact nature, well-known hospitality, and numerous rivers and springs. Its unique geographical position exposes BiH to warm Mediterranean climate from the south and cool continental influences from the north resulting in a variety of flora and fauna, which is another rare feature of this country.
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