Bosnia and Herzegovina

Discover Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina's history is a mosaic of cultures and civilizations. It dates back to the Roman era when the region was part of the province of Illyricum. The arrival of Slavic tribes in the 7th century brought the roots of the Bosnian state, marked by a blend of native traditions and Christianity.

In the 14th century, Bosnia emerged as a medieval kingdom, later adopting the Bosnian Church and then Islam during Ottoman rule. The Ottomans left a lasting architectural legacy, with mosques and bazaars gracing the land.

The late 19th century saw a shift as Bosnia and Herzegovina became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, setting the stage for the tumultuous 20th century. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 triggered World War I.

Following World War II, Bosnia and Herzegovina became a constituent republic of socialist Yugoslavia. However, the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s led to a devastating war, ethnic tensions, and the complex political landscape that persists today.

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