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Bosnia
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This bridge over the Neretva River in the Luka Dua
district of Mostar was destoyed during fighting between
the Muslim side of the city, east of the river, and the
Croat west side |
Photo: Peter Maxwell/Oxfam |
Most of us know about Bosnia-Herzegovina (usually called Bosnia)
because of the vicious war that broke out there in 1992. We don’t
hear so much about the stories that lie behind the newspaper headlines.
Read on, and you’ll find out much more about Bosnia’s
people, and how they are trying to heal the wounds of war.
History – a brief summary of major
events in the country's past
Geography & Environment – a
look at Bosnia's geographic location and important physical features
People & Society – examples
of typical Bosnian food and drink and popular sport and leisure
activities
Factfile – a collection of interesting
facts and figures
Oxfam in Bosnia – a summary of Oxfam's
work and history in Bosnia including:
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