Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in southeastern Europe in the middle of the Balkan Peninsula.
It is bordered by Croatia to the north, west and southwest, the Republic of Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast.
It is considered one of the small European countries, as its area is about 51,129 square kilometers.
It has a population of (3,867,055) people.
Bosniaks (Muslims) make up about (50.5%), Serbs (31.8%), Croats (14.2%), and the rest of the minorities make up (3.5%) of the population.
Bosnian society is multi-ethnic and multi-belief, as more than half of the population – a little – are Bosniaks Muslims, who live in the (federal) section of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and gather in major cities; Such as: the capital Sarajevo, the city of Zenica, the old part of the city of Mostar, the city of Bihac, Travnik, and Tuzla.
Bosnian society – in general – is characterized by kindness and softness, and the love of foreign tourists, especially Bosniak Muslims who welcome Arab tourists.
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina – in its federal section in particular – enjoys a clear Ottoman Islamic heritage, and the old areas of those cities are dominated by the Ottoman style with its mosques and shops. The Ottoman legacy is evident in many landmarks.
As for culture, it is a mixture between western and eastern culture, and therefore tourists flock to Bosnia and Herzegovina from all parts of the western and eastern world. To learn about these cultures, the capital, Sarajevo, was called the “European city of Jerusalem.”
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, as it enjoys mountainous terrain covered with forests, in addition to rivers, springs and waterfalls, which give it greenery and a mild climate in summer, and cold and snowy in winter.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is characterized by the presence of multiple tourist places; Among its most prominent features:
The capital (Sarajevo), which is distinguished by its old Ottoman style in a modern style.
As it includes many ancient and modern mosques, in addition to the tourist resorts surrounding the city; Such as: the source of the Bosna River (Vrelo Bosna), the Igman Mountains, and Bellacentica.
The city (Mostar), which is famous for its ancient islands.
And the city (Travnik) with a high Ottoman castle.
The city (Jajica), which is famous for its waterfalls, and the nearby lake (Pliva Chako Jezero).
And the city (Bihac), which is located on the river (Una), and the waterfalls (Strbachki Buk).
There are many mountainous areas that are worth visiting and staying. For example: Mount (Flashic).
Cities with a Bosniak Muslim majority contain restaurants that serve halal meat, as well as in commercial centers, so Arab citizens will not find it difficult to eat meat and food in those areas.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy depends on natural resources; Such as: forests, water for the production of electricity, extraction of minerals such as lead, copper, coal and iron ores, iron and aluminum industries, chemical products, clothing industry, agriculture, and so on.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the countries rich in natural resources, as forests cover more than 43% of its land area, and according to World Bank studies, Bosnia and Herzegovina is the richest in forests among the countries of southeastern Europe, where beech and oak trees are spread in low areas, while cypress trees Black and white pines cover the high mountain peaks.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is also the richest country in the former Yugoslavia with fresh water resources, and has mines rich in coal, iron and bauxite, in addition to salt mines, and there are sources of thermal water in it.
The area of agricultural land is about one million hectares, about 60% of which is used for agriculture and pastures that are in the hands of the private sector in general, where most of the foodstuffs are imported, despite the availability of appropriate conditions for agricultural production, but the state does not provide the necessary support to farmers, so that they become competitors to their counterparts in other European countries.
basic agricultural products in Bosnia and Herzegovina; They are: grains, corn and various types of fruits and vegetables.
Investment opportunities:
The Bosnian government is working to ensure the future of its economy, and is betting on the promising investment opportunities available in the country, as it offers foreign investors all its investment potential, and offers many distinguished projects, which the investor can benefit from.
The most important areas of investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina are as follows:
energy field.
field of agriculture.
the field of tourism.
Real estate.
Bosnia and Herzegovina does not have foreign ownership laws; Therefore, those wishing to buy real estate or land in Bosnia and Herzegovina must register it: either in the name of commercial companies that are opened in the name of a foreigner wishing to buy real estate or land, or in the name of one of the companies that were opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina, if there is a factor of trust in those companies, as the law cannot Bosnian guarantee the right of a foreigner who registers the property purchased and registered in the name of those companies; Except through special contracts that guarantee the right of the foreigner.
The Bosnian government is working to ensure the future of its economy, and is betting on the promising investment opportunities available in the country, as it provides foreign investors with all the facilities that help them enter capital into Bosnia, and for this purpose it has established an agency affiliated directly to the Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Which:
(Investment Promotion Agency),
Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIPA)
Which takes care of providing all the necessary information about the investment situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with investment laws and investment projects of interest to foreign investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Agency website address:
Do not leave any bag, money, device, or anything of value in the car, lest it be stolen.
do not park in undesignated parking spaces; In order not to be exposed to the car being lifted by the Traffic Department, and to be subjected to a large fine.
Watch out for beggars in public places, who swarm around foreigners for fear of being robbed by them.
Rental contracts for cars and for rented apartments must be obtained for fear of exposure to extortion.
Carry the passport during domestic travel between cities; In order not to be punished by the policemen.
Respect the laws, customs, and culture, and be the best ambassador for your religion and country.