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Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Bosnia and Herzegovina

The first thing to grasp is that whileBosniaandHerzegovinais commonly seen as a politically divided nation, and as a unique kind of a federal country, comprising two political units (mainly...), these units are decidedlynot"Bosnia" and "Herzegovina". Not only are the units (which are constitutionally labelled as "entities") not named "Bosnia" and "Herzegovina"—they don't even roughly correlate to these terms. Regardless, Bosnia and Herzegovina very much still is "Bosnia plus Herzegovina", as these names denote traditional, historical, regions that comprise the entire nation's territory. It was part ofYugoslaviauntil it gained independence in 1992. Constitutionally, the nation is divided into two "entities" (they're the easiest to compare to federal units): Territorially, they take up porti

Top Attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explore the best things to see and do in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

  • Canyoning
  • Fly-fishing
  • Kayaking and canoeing
  • Mountain biking
  • Rafting
  • Winter sports

Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide Sections

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