Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Native name	Republika Bosna i Hercegovina
Conventional long name	Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Common name	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capital	Sarajevo
Largest city	Sarajevo
Languages	Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Demonym	Bosnian, Herzegovinian

Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was a state that existed from 1992 to 1997, established after the Dissolution of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian independence referendum. The country was formed by the Bosniak-led Party of Democratic Action and the Social Democratic Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Alija Izetbegović as its first President of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The new state was recognized by the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States, but its existence was contested by the Serbian Democratic Party and the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which sought to create their own entities, Republika Srpska and Herzeg-Bosnia, respectively, with the support of Slobodan Milošević and Franjo Tuđman.

● History

The history of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is closely tied to the Bosnian War, which began in 1992 and lasted until the Dayton Agreement in 1995. The war involved the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by Sefer Halilović and Rasim Delić, against the Army of Republika Srpska, led by Ratko Mladić, and the Croatian Defence Council, led by Milivoj Petković. The conflict also involved international organizations, such as the United Nations Protection Force and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which intervened in the war with Operation Deny Flight and Operation Deliberate Force. Key events in the war included the Siege of Sarajevo, the Srebrenica massacre, and the Markale massacres, which were perpetrated by the Serbian paramilitary groups, such as the Scorpions and the White Eagles, with the support of the Yugoslav People's Army and the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

● Government

The government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was established by the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was adopted in 1992. The constitution established a parliamentary system, with a Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The presidency was composed of three members, each representing one of the main ethnic groups, Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs, with Alija Izetbegović as the first chairman. The government also included the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was responsible for the foreign policy and the defense policy of the country, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

● Geography

The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was located in Southeastern Europe, bordering Croatia to the north, west, and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast. The country had a diverse geography, with mountains, such as the Dinaric Alps and the Bjelašnica mountain, and rivers, such as the Sava River and the Neretva River. The capital city, Sarajevo, was located in the Sarajevo Valley, surrounded by mountains, and was an important cultural and economic center, with institutions such as the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Sarajevo International Airport.

● Economy

The economy of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was severely affected by the Bosnian War, which destroyed much of the country's infrastructure and industry. The country had a mixed economy, with a combination of state-owned enterprises and private sector companies, such as the Aluminij Mostar and the Željeznice Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine. The main industries included steel production, coal mining, and agriculture, with the support of the Ministry of Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The country also had a significant tourism industry, with attractions such as the Mostar Old Bridge and the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge.

● Demographics

The demographics of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were complex, with three main ethnic groups, Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs, each with their own language, culture, and traditions. The country had a population of around 4 million people, with the majority being Bosniaks, followed by Serbs and Croats. The capital city, Sarajevo, was a multicultural center, with a mix of Islamic architecture and Austro-Hungarian architecture, and was home to institutions such as the Gazi Husrev-bey's Library and the Sarajevo National Theatre.

● International_status_and_recognition

The international status and recognition of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were established by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 755, which recognized the country's independence and sovereignty. The country was also recognized by the European Union, the United States, and other countries, and was a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. The country's international status was also influenced by the Dayton Agreement, which established the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Office of the High Representative, with the support of the International Community, including the European Union, the United States, and the United Nations. The country's recognition was also supported by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which played a key role in the Bosnian War and the post-war reconstruction of the country. Category:Bosnia and Herzegovina