Bosnia Trivia

1. In Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the tourist sights is a marketplace or bazaar on the River Miljacka. Can you identify the name of this marketplace?

From Quiz Take a Tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer: Bascarsija

There is so much to see and do and Sarajevo, but the bazaar should be on any tourist list. It was started in 1462 and at one time had over a thousand shops with different crafts. Today the small streets have artisan and souvenir shops as well as many food vendors selling native dishes. Close by is the Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque and the old Sarajevo Clock Tower. The mosque was damaged in the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War (as was much of Sarajevo), however much has been done to restore it. The Clock Tower doesn't keep local time, but rather lunar time so that locals can time their prayers.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: Banja Luka

Banja Luka hosted the May 2009 World Rafting Championships on rivers Tara in Banja Luka and Vrbas in Foča. The organizer of the World Championships was rafting club Kanjon. This championship was attended by people from 46 countries and had over 600 competitors. Brazil's men's team defended the world title in rafting, while the Canadian women celebrated in the women's team competition. This was considered to be one of the region's biggest sports competitions since the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo.

From Quiz Introduction to Bosnia

Answer: Sarajevo

Skier Jure Franko won a silver medal - Yugoslavia's first Winter Olympics medal. Banja Luka is the capital of Srpska Republika (Serbian Republic) part of Bosnia. Tuzla is a large city in the eastern side of the country while Mostar is in the southwest.

From Quiz Take a Tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer: Jajce

Archaeologist Ćiro Truhelka excavated the skeleton from Kraljev Grob (King's Tomb). There have been no scientific tests to prove these are the remains of Stephen Tomasević, but it is widely believed that they are. Once in Jajce, the tourist can view a spectacular waterfall where the Pliva and Vrbas Rivers meet. Upstream on the Pliva River there are also a group of watermills located between the two lakes. The watermills date from the Middle Ages and several have been renovated and are again working mills. In addition, a tourist might visit museums, the city fortress or even go kayaking or fly fishing on the river.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: 1995

The main actors in the agreement were Alija Izetbegovic (President of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina), Slobodan Milosevic (President of the Republic of Serbia), and Franjo Tudjman (Croatian President). Representatives of the three states of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the main American negotiator, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and Gen. Wesley Clark, also played key parts. The Dayton Peace Agreement was named after the Air Force Base Wright-Patterson in Dayton, Ohio. The agreement covered the arrangement of Bosnia and Herzegovina after the 1992-1995 war.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: March 1, 1992

Bosnia gained its independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Independence was gained in March 1992, which was years after the decision of Bosnian citizens to put forth a referendum on self-determination. The first country to recognize the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina was Bulgaria, and they did so on 15 January 1992. The countries of the European Community recognized the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 6th April of that year.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the three "official" languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. For the local population it is of great importance to appoint the language spoken. In practical terms, though, it is one and the same language. The differences are similar to the differences between American and British English. Before the war in former Yugoslavia, the language was called Serbo-Croatian or Croatian-Serbian. That name is no longer used. The Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian languages belong to a group of Slavic languages. Many words are similar to Czech or Slovak, and even Polish and Ukrainian languages.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: Visoko

The "Bosnian Pyramids" were allegedly found in Visoko. The idea of pyramids in Visoko came from the theory of pseudo-explorer Semir Osmanagic, who claimed that not far from the town of Visoko there were pyramids built by human hands in the past. According to the same theory, the largest pyramid, Pyramid of the Sun (and the first of its kind in Europe), was situated on Visocica Hill, while the Pyramid of the Moon was on Pljesevica Hill. Researchers have tried to prove this theory since April 2006. The theory has been rejected by both domestic and foreign experts in the fields of history and archeology.

From Quiz Take a Tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer: Buna

The spring starts in a cavern at the base of the cliff. The water is a beautiful turquoise color and flows out of the cavern and then over a waterfall. The Buna River flows into the Neretva. The Blagaj Tekke has been home to many dervish orders (a Sufi ascetic) and believed to have been built around 1520. Visitors to the monastery must dress appropriately and a wrap or shawl will be provided to cover the legs of both sexes and a woman's head and shoulders.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: Western Balkans

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Europe, part of the Western Balkans. It is bordered by Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. The capital city is Sarajevo.

From Quiz Introduction to Bosnia

Answer: Josip Tito

Alija Izetbegovic was the first democratically elected president of Bosnia.

From Quiz Introduction to Bosnia

Answer: Maglic

Travnik is an especially beautiful mountain town. Foca lies on the river Drina. Visegrad lies in the Serbian Republic region.

From Quiz Take a Tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer: Perucica

The Perućica can be visited with advance notice and when accompanied by forest rangers. Set aside as a Strict Nature Reserve in 1952, the park includes not only the forest and the majestic waterfall but also the country's highest peak, Maglic. In another part of Sutjeska National Park, there is a World War II memorial complex near Tjentiste to honor the Battle of the Sutjeska, or Operation Fall Schwarz from 1943. The memorial includes a futuristic-appearing sculpture by Miodrag Zivkovic and the Sutjeska Battle Memorial House by architect Ranko Radović.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: 1984

Sarajevo hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984. Fun facts about XIV Olympic Winter Games: - This was the first Winter Olympics in a communist country. - There were 1272 athletes from 49 countries. - Most medals were won by athletes of the USSR, and the most gold medals by German competitors. - A total of about 250,000 tickets were sold.

From Quiz Take a Tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer: Hajdučka Republika Mijata Tomića

Vinko Vukoja-Lastvić opened the motel Hajdučke vrleti in 2009. However, he had trouble getting power from the three closest municipalities (Posusje, Tomislavgrad and Jablanica) and resolved the issue by creating his own micronation. A constitution was drawn up, money created, and a national anthem selected. Ministers were appointed such as the Minister of Smiles, a Minister of Vagueness, a Minister of Artificial Blondes, and a Minister of Underachieving Truck Drivers. The hotel, located in Blidinje Nature Park, has good food and lodging reviews. Tourists can bird watch, hike, or travel to several close locales for sightseeing.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Bosnia?

Answer: Perucica

According to the Perucica Primeval Forest Website: "Primeval forest Perucica is a part of Sutjeska National Park. It is surrounded by the peaks of Maglic (2386m - the highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina), Volujak (2337 m) and Snjeznica (1804m)."

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