Bosnia-Herzegovina

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

Flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina have left at least 18 people dead, with towns and villages cut off and reports in some places of homes being almost submerged.

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The Manchester City wide midfielder, 28, helped England qualify for that tournament and played as a substitute in the friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina shortly before the finals.

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England beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 at St James' Park on Monday and face an Iceland side that have not qualified for Euro 2024 after losing 2-1 to Ukraine in a play-off in March.

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Adam Wharton has come from nowhere to be the "bolter" in England's squad but his brilliant cameo against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday told Southgate all he needed to know.

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Winger Eze, 25, has only gained three caps for the Three Lions but impressed in Monday's 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia-Herzegovina at St James' Park.

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