Bosnia and Herzegovina Capital

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Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is both the country’s largest and most populous city. Sarajevo is also a cultural city. It is located in a valley along the Miljacka River close to Mount Trebević. Sarajevo was founded in the mid-15th century and was officially made the capital of Bosnia after independence on March 3rd, 1992.

The urban environment covers an area of 189 square miles while the metro area is about 1,290 square miles. The urban population is about 280,000 while the metro population is about 560,000. The city’s metro environment consists of the East Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, and several municipalities. Being the administrative head of the country, Sarajevo is run by the Federal government and the Mayor.

Sarajevo is filled with religious and cultural diversity. It has even been nicknamed the Jerusalem of Europe. The city is considered among the 50 best cities to visit in the world, and prides itself on being the only European city with an Orthodox church, a synagogue, mosque, and a Catholic church in one neighborhood. The city is best experienced on foot rather than in a vehicle.

The city experiences a humid continental climate with influence from the oceanic zones. There are four seasons, and the precipitation is evenly spread. In general, January is the coldest month while August is the warmest. For 46 days in a year, the temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius. On a typical day, Sarajevo experiences mildly cloudy skies. December is the cloudiest month. There are 1,769 hours of sunshine in a year. The biggest challenge facing the city is air pollution. The World Health Organization revealed that the air pollution in the city was three times higher than the recommended amount.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Sarajevo
Languages	Bosnian (official) 52.9%, Serbian (official) 30.8%, Croatian (official) 14.6%, other 1.6%, no answer 0.2% (2013 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Bosniak 50.1%, Serb 30.8%, Croat 15.4%, other 2.7%, not declared/no answer 1%
Religion	Muslim 50.7%, Orthodox 30.7%, Roman Catholic 15.2%, atheist 0.8%, agnostic 0.3%, other 1.2%, undeclared/no answer 1.1% (2013 est.)
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	1 March 1992 (from Yugoslavia); note - referendum for independence completed on 1 March 1992; independence declared on 3 March 1992
Area	51,197.00 km²
Water Area	10.00 km²
Land Area	51,187.00 km²
Population	3,861,912.00 The northern and central areas of the country are the most densely populated
Location	Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia
No. Bordering Countries	3
Bordering Countries	Croatia 956 km, Montenegro 242 km, Serbia 345 km
GDP(PPP)	$42,530,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$11,000.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Slovenia, Italy, and Germany.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are metals, clothing, and wood products.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Croatia, Germany, and Slovenia.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery and equipment, chemicals, and fuels.
Climate	Hot summers and cold winters; areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long, severe winters; mild, rainy winters along coast
Terrain	Mountains and valleys
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