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  Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in South-Eastern Europe, home to three ethnic constituent people: Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian. The country is bordered by Croatia to the west, Serbia to the east and Montenegro to the south-east. In accordance with Dayton Peace Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two territorial entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing 51% the territory and the Republic Srpska, representing 49% of the territory. Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in turn divided into ten cantons. There are also cities with their own administrative status: Sarajevo, Mostar, Tuzla and Banja Luka.

 

  Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina increases from year to year. The number of tourists has grown every year with about 24% from 1995 to 2000. According to estimates made by the World Tourism Organization, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the third largest country in terms of tourism development from 1995 to 2020. The must-see places here are Sarajevo, Jajce, Morica Han, National Museum, the Old Mostar Bridge. The best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina is spring or summer. For tourists interested in skiing the best period is between December and February.

 

 

 

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