This mountainous country was once part of Yugoslavia, but is now an independent state in the Balkan Peninsula. Three ethnic groups, Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs, comprise the country commonly called simply Bosnia. Each ethnic group has its own language, but the differences are small and the languages are collectively referred to as Serbo-Croatian.

The capital, Sarajevo, is historically picturesque, but also modern. Stone bridges cross the river as a reminder of a time before concrete. Mosques and the architecture of the Orient vie for space with Catholic churches and medieval European charm. Museums tell the stories of this country and region while the city itself lures you into its cafes to wonder what

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