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People and Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Bosnian(s), Herzegovinian(s)
Ethnic Groups
Serb 37.1%, Bosniak 48%, Croat 14.3%, other 0.6% (2000)
Population
3,210,847
Population in Major Urban Areas
SARAJEVO (capital) 389,000

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

The lack of adequate medical facilities, especially outside Sarajevo, may cause problems for visitors. Because many medicines are not obtainable, travelers should bring their own supply of prescription drugs and preventive medicines. Private practitioners and dentists are becoming more common; however, quality of care varies and rarely meets U.S. or Western European standards. All major surgery is performed in public hospitals.

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