Bosnia-Herzegovina

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noun

1. a country in SW Europe; a constituent republic of Yugoslavia until 1991; in a state of civil war (1992–95); Serbian and Croatian forces were also involved: mostly barren and mountainous, with forests in the east. Languages: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian (formerly all regarded together as Serbo-Croatian). Religion: Muslim, Serbian Orthodox, and Roman Catholic. Currency: marka (pegged to the euro). Capital: Sarajevo. Pop: 3 875 723 (2013 est). Area: 51 129 sq km (19 737 sq miles)

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Bosnia-Herzegovina

The 23-year-old made three appearances for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup, including in the last-32 defeat by co-hosts the United States.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

The 23-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international has signed a five-year deal at Elland Road.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

If the Bosnia-Herzegovina international opts for Elland Road he would be Daniel Farke's second signing of the summer, after attacker Harry Wilson's free transfer from Fulham.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

But with the expanded field, it was a round-of-32 game against a Bosnia-Herzegovina team that finished third in its group and likely would not have qualified for the tournament under the old format.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Two European countries have Muslim majorities - Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania.

From The Belgian Curtain Europe after Communism by Samuel Vaknin

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