Bosnia and Herzegovina
a republic in S Europe: formerly (1945–92) a constituent republic of Yugoslavia. 19,909 sq. mi. (51,565 sq. km). Capital: Sarajevo.
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Cultural definitions for Bosnia and Herzegovina
[ (boz-nee-uh; hert-suh-goh-vee-nuh, hert-suh-goh-vee-nuh) ]
Republic in southeastern Europe on the west Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Croatia to the west and north, Yugoslavia to the east, with a small outlet to the Adriatic Sea to the west. Sarajevo (see also Sarajevo) is the country's capital and largest city.
Notes for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Notes for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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