What is so special about Bosnia?
The country is most captivating for its East-meets-West surroundings, which has been blended with Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian pasts. With an abundance of medieval ruins, unique towns and cities, stunning mountains, waterfalls and rivers, Bosnia and Herzegovina has plenty of major drawcards for all travellers.
What’s the average salary in Bosnia?
Wages in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 1230.28 BAM/Month from 2005 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 1552 BAM/Month in August of 2021 and a record low of 765 BAM/Month in January of 2005.
What do you think about Bosnia and Herzegovina as a country?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to 24,000 kilometers of paved roads. However, it still lacks developed highways BUT the country has hardly any debt. It is one of the least indebted nations (per capita) in Europe with its external n debt reaching around 7 billion usd- a joke. However, Bosnian people panic and think they will suffocate in debt.
How hard is it to get around Bosnia?
Getting around Bosnia is expensive. Bosnians tend to be direct and many–apart from the younger generation–have limited English. Getting information can be challenging, especially at bus stations.
Is education free in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The cost is not so huge either especially if you come from a higher income country. Education is free, as is university. However, the average Bosnian will still complain about the low fees they have to pay which amount to a few hundred euros per year! It’s never good enough! 😉
Why is Neum a part of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
That fateful decision made Neum a permanent part of the region’s Ottoman-ruled provinces: Bosnia and Herzegovina. Neum is the second shortest coastline in the world. When Yugoslavia broke up in 1991, the newly independent Croatia was now split in two.