Bosnia and Herzegovina44.09° N, 18.07° E
For every 6.88 per 1,000 births there are 12.29 per 1,000 deaths — the population is falling 0.67% a year.
population growth -0.67% · 218th/230 · birth rate 6.88 per 1,000 · 220th/226 · death rate 12.29 per 1,000 · 14th/226
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The larger northern territory takes its name from the Bosna River, while the smaller southern section takes its name from the Old Serbian word "herceg," meaning "duke." The word combines with the possessive "-ov" and suffix "-ina," meaning "country," to denote "dukedom."
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Bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in southeastern Europe. Mountains and valleys form the country's terrain. Maglic is the country's highest point. The Adriatic Sea marks its lowest point.
Within its recognized borders, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided between a joint Bosniak/Croat Federation and the Bosnian Serb-led Republika Srpska, or RS. The region called Herzegovina is contiguous to Croatia and Montenegro. Its natural resources include coal, iron ore, antimony, bauxite, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, cobalt, manganese, nickel, clay, gypsum, salt, sand, timber, and hydropower.
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