Bosnia
Herzegovina

The treaties of Dayton in November of 95 set the end of the Bosnian war and the beginning of the postwar period. The ethnic differences between Bosnians, Serbian and Croatian continue marking divisions in villages, hospitals, schools, neighborhoods.

The country is divided in two political areas: the Republic of Sprska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia drags a high level of unemployment and a lack of economical inversion that stops the economy from getting out of the precarious situation. On the other hand, Croatia grows up to a rhythm of 5% of the annual PIB thanks to the tourism and industry. Parts of these incomes go to the Bosnians-Croatian citizens with resettlements, improvement of their hospitals and the construction of big Catholic churches.

Sarajevo is a city of survivors, proud of their tenacity, bearing four long years of siege. The tram, one of the first of all Europe, is a real symbol of this city. It returned to service with the halt of the fire, in the winter of 95, although the Serbian snipers continued terrorizing the population from the mountains and the high buildings. Nowadays, tourism creates a sensation of normality and optimism in the inhabitants of Sarajevo, conscious of their positive repercussion in the economy and the fresh air that brings to the city. In the city center we can find design cafes and first international brand’s boutiques, prosperity is breathed even when this city represents an oasis in the middle of a desert.

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