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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Example Sentences

RBI said it would dispose of the bank’s subsidiaries in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As part of the transaction, Raiffeisen intends to sell Addiko’s subsidiaries in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro to Alta Pay—a shareholder linked to Serbian businessman Davor Macura.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A party that Italy will also miss out on following their loss, also on penalties, against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Once the pain of their penalty shootout defeat in Tuesday's play-off semi-final at home to Bosnia-Herzegovina is a little less raw, they have some big issues to address.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Austria 1837 6,402 7.083 8,270 9,506 10,180 11,912 Belgium 1835 2,171 2,399 2,740 2,810 2,839 2,851 Bosnia-Herzegovina 1879 ..

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various