Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia, in the timezone GMT 1. The country has boundaries of 1,459 - Croatia 932, Serbia and Montenegro 527 (km), and a coastline of 20 (km). Major urban areas: Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Mostar, Tuzla, Zeneca.
Sutjeska National Park
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Sutjeska is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national parks. It hosts one of the last two remaining primeval forests in Europe, called Perucica. Bosnia and Herzegovina's highest peak, Maglic at over 2,386m, is located in the park, directly on the border with Montenegro. It presents a challenging climb for even experienced hikers.
Kravica waterfall
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Stretching over 100m across and tumbling down 25m, Kravica is one of the largest waterfalls in Herzegovina and certainly the most impressive one. The waterfalls have a natural pool dug out at the base of the falls by the constant rush of water. It is a favorite local swimming hole with picnic area, café and even a place to pitch a tent if you like.
Pocitelj
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Pocitelj is located about half an hour's drive from Mostar. Besides its stunning oriental architecture and Ottoman feel, Pocitelj hosts the longest operating art colony in southeast Europe. The most striking object in Pocitelj is the Sahat-kula, a silo-shaped fort that towers from the top of the hill above the town.
Mostar
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The historic town of Mostar, spanning a deep valley of the Neretva River, developed in the 15th and 16th century as an Ottoman frontier town and during the Austro-Hungarian period in the 19th and 20th centuries. Mostar has long been known for its old Turkish houses and Old Bridge, Stari Most, after which it is named.
Sarajevo
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Sarajevo, nestled in a valley stretching in an east-west direction along the banks of the Miljacka River, has a population of 400 thousand. Capital of Bosnia-Hercegovina, Sarajevo is the meeting place of diverse cultures. Ferhadija Street, the city’s pedestrian mall, is today lined with charming cafés, restaurants and shops sporting world-famous brands. The city’s most fascinating area is Baščaršija, the bazaar quarter, in whose shops all the goods normally to be found in a Moslem bazaar can be found.
Neretva River Valley
Bosnia and Herzegovina Nature Neretva is a river and a picturesque river canyon located primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina originating deep in the Dinaric Alps. The total length of the river is 225 km, of which 203 km are in Herzegovina, and the final 22 km-long part, where the Neretva forms a delta, belongs to Croatia.
Modrac Lake
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Modrac Lake is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Tuzla Canton, close to the town of Tuzla. Modrac Lake is the biggest artificial lake in the region; it was created in 1964 by building a dam on the River Spreca. The 11-km-long and 1,6-km-wide lake covers about 17 km2 area.
Una River
Bosnia and Herzegovina Nature
This river, by many the most beautiful river in the entire country, is cherished by each community that has formed along her 207 kilometers. The Una is to the Krajina what the Neretva is to Herzegovina – life, and the life-giving forces of the Una have been revered throughout this region's history.
Neum
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During Yugoslav times Neum was an isolated retreat for the communist elite. Tourism has returned to this place and scuba-diving, parasailing, boating and jet skiing can all readily be arranged in any of the major hotels. It all costs a little less than what it costs in Croatia.
Visocica Hill
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Visocica Hill is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, northeast of Sarajevo, close to the town of Visoko. Visocica Hill drew international attention in October 2005 when a media campaign claimed that largest man-made pyramids, the so-called Bosnian pyramids were built here.
