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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Europe. It is located in the Balkan Peninsula and shares borders with Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro.

The country has a long and complex history, but we can try to simplify it. In the past, many different people and groups lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Romans, the Ottomans, and the Austro-Hungarians. After World War I, a new country was formed called Yugoslavia, which included Bosnia and Herzegovina.

However, in the 1990s, the country went through a period of conflict and violence, which is called the Bosnian War. This war involved different ethnic groups who lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims), Croats, and Serbs. Many people died, and there was widespread devastation.

After the war, Bosnia and Herzegovina became an independent country. Today, it has two main regions, called the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. Most people speak Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian, and there are many beautiful cities and landmarks to explore.