Bosnia-Herzegovina

British

noun

a country in SW Europe; a constituent republic of Yugoslavia until 1991; in a state of civil war (1992–95); Serbian and Croatian forces were also involved: mostly barren and mountainous, with forests in the east. Languages: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian (formerly all regarded together as Serbo-Croatian). Religion: Muslim, Serbian Orthodox, and Roman Catholic. Currency: marka (pegged to the euro). Capital: Sarajevo. Pop: 3 875 723 (2013 est). Area: 51 129 sq km (19 737 sq miles)

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Having lost their World Cup play-off semi-finals against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy respectively five days earlier, given the choice, Wales and Northern Ireland would probably have had the night off to wallow.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Wales missed out on World Cup qualification in agonising fashion last Thursday, losing their play-off semi-final to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Jones was sitting alongside main commentator Simon Davies for BBC Wales' live coverage on Thursday as Wales lost to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Geographically, it is inconceivable that to-day Dalmatia should be in different hands from Bosnia-Herzegovina.

From The War and Democracy by

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