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Bosnia & Herzegovina Info
ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Sarajevo
GEOGRAPHY
Located in the Western Balkans, BiH borders Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Close to 50% of BiH is forested.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 5 Million. Muslims account for about 50% of the population
CLIMATE
Bookended by hot summers and cold, snowy winters, the climate in BiH can vary according to your location and the season.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian are the official languages.
LOCAL TIME
UTC +1
Summer UTC +2
BUSINESS HOURS
Office Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
New Year: January 1st & 2nd
Republic Day: January 9th
Independence Day: March 1st
May Day: May 1st & 2nd
Christmas: December 25th
Based on the lunar calandar:
1st day of Muharram
12th day of Rabee'ul-Awwal
10th day of Dhul Hijja
1st day of Shawwal
CURRENCY
Convertible Mark (KM)
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 911 or 112
Introduction to BiH
Located in the Balkan Peninsula, the country is at the historic crossroad where east meets west. The terrain of the country is mostly mountainous and there are several national parks that allow visitors to see the natural beauty of the country closely.The capital, Sarajevo creates a nostalgic atmosphere. Having being under the Ottoman Empire for several years, the influence is visible in the architecture and traditions of the city.
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