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Country divided into Bosnia (north/central) and Herzegovina (south/southwest). Capital is Sarajevo, with major cities Mostar and Banja Luka. Bordered by Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Adriatic Sea. Divided into Republika Srpska (north/east) and Federation (west/central)
Economy is transitional, upper middle income with $29.078 billion nominal GDP (2024). Services sector accounts for 64.3% of GDP, agriculture 6.8%, industry 28.9%. GDP growth increased from -3% in 2020 to +2.5% in 2024. Unemployment rate remains high at 55.9% (2023)
Born in 1990 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Started football at age seven in Luxembourg. Joined Metz at age 14, making professional debut at 17
The mark was a currency named after the mark unit of weight. The word "mark" comes from Germanic words, Latinised in 9th century. Originally meant approximately 234g (8.3 oz) for gold and silver
EUFOR Althea is EU's military contribution to Bosnia and Herzegovina's stabilization. Operation named after Greek goddess Althea, who preserved her son's life with wood. Launched in December 2004 after NATO's SFOR operation ended