Bosnia-Herzegovina

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noun

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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No result against Turkey could impact what happens next, which is a round of 32 date on July 1 versus Bosnia-Herzegovina in the tech nerdopolis of Santa Clara, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

It is Bosnia-Herzegovina who I think will get it.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The Meat Wall has already been liberally deployed through the opening days of the World Cup, notably helping Bosnia-Herzegovina score in the 1-1 draw against Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Swathes of empty seats appeared after half-time in Friday's game between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, but steadily began to fill up.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The tale ran round that the Kaiser had intended after the manoeuvres to announce the annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

From Twenty Years Of Balkan Tangle by Durham, M. E. (Mary Edith)

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