Banja Luka

American  

[bah-nyuh loo-kuh] / ˈbɑ njə ˈlu kə /

noun

1. a city in N Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Banja Luka British  

/ ˈbaːnjaː ˌluːka /

noun

1. a city in NW Bosnia-Herzegovina, on the Vrbas River: scene of battles between the Austrians and Turks in 1527, 1688, and 1737; besieged by Serb forces (1992–95). Pop: 182 000 (2005 est)

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Banja Luka

Dodik was born in 1959, in Banja Luka, and raised in nearby Laktashi, where his parents grew potatoes on a 17-acre farm.

From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2022

Four days later he answered his critics by marching his men through the streets of Banja Luka.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2022

On 9 January a parade in Banja Luka, the de facto Serb capital, brought Bosnia's problems into sharp focus.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2022

Police march during parade celebrations to mark their autonomous Serb Republic's national holiday in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, January 9, 2022.

From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2022

Bobby reluctantly agreed, and he was driven from Bled in Slovenia to Banja Luka in Bosnia for treatment at a large university hospital.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady