Bosnia and Herzegovina is a small European country on the south eastern part of Europe. It is about 51,209 sq. km in size and has an estimated population of over 4,613,414 as of July 2009. Upon looking at the map of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country is boarded by Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. There are three main ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina which are; Croat, Bosnian and Serb. The main languages spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Croatian, Serbian and Bosnian. The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
Before you travel Bosnia and Herzegovina, make sure you are covered with a good travel insurance policy. The travel insurance policy will come in handy should you lose your luggage or fall sick during your journey. Travel insurance policies are not costly, as the policy price differ from company to company. The travel insurance takes care of you and your children in the entire period of the journey therefore, once you are covered, you can be sure you are in safe hands. You should also do some research online to find out more information about car rental services so as to get along the cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina without any problems.
There are numerous tourist attraction sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The most common one is the Bascarsija, which is Sarajevo.s ancient city. Since the 15th century, it has been the meeting place as traders from Asia and other parts of Europe meet here to discuss business or simply to trade. Then there is Mostar’s Stari Most which is the old bridge between the east and west banks of the Neretva River. The bridge was built ages ago and is made up precious stones. It is a good example of the Dalmatian masonry in the western part of the Balkans. There are other breathtaking tourist sites in other major cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and more information about them can be found from the tourism board of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina experiences the four common seasons like any other country in Europe. They are summer, autumn, winter and spring. Summer seasons in Bosnia and Herzegovina are usually cool and moist with long pleasant sunshine hours.Winter seasons are usually very cold and damp. There are no heavy rains at all during summer but occasional mild showers. The best time to fly to Sarajevo is during spring. Summer is also a good season for travelling to Sarajevo, but the only problem with travelling in summer is the fact that there are numerous tourists travelling around this season, therefore, flights could be a bit expensive in summer.
Always carry with you a map of Bosnia and Herzegovina to help you get around the city. It will help you easily identify places and in case you get lost, you will find your way around the city without any fears. Sarajevo dwellers are friendly people to interact and socialize with. The only problem is that they do not speak English so communication between you and them will definitely be a tricky affair. If you wish, you can find an English speaking guide to help you around the city and other destinations around the country.