KonjicKonjic (Коњиц, konj-its) is a city and municipality located in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in northern Herzegovina, around southwest of Sarajevo, in a mountainous, heavily wooded area, and is above sea level. The municipality extends on both sides of the Neretva River. According to the 2013 census, the city of Konjic has a population of 10,732 inhabitants, whereas the municipality has 25,148.
HerzegovinaHerzegovina (ˌhɛərtsɪˈɡoʊvɪnə or ˌhɜːrtsəɡoʊˈviːnə; Херцеговина, xɛ̌rt͡se̞ɡoʋina) is the southern and smaller of two main geographical regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being Bosnia. It has never had strictly defined geographical, cultural or historical borders, nor has it ever been defined as an administrative whole in the geopolitical and economic subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia, the larger of the two regions, lies to the north of Herzegovina; the Croatian region of Dalmatia lies to the southwest; the Montenegrin region of Old Herzegovina lies to the southeast.
Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Middle AgesThe history of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Middle Ages refers to the time period between Roman period and the Ottoman conquest. The Early Middle Ages in the Western Balkans saw the region reconquered from barbarians by Byzantine Emperor Justinian, followed by Slavic migrations and raids in the 6th and 7th centuries. The first mention of a distinct Bosnian region comes from the 10th century text De Administrando Imperio. By the late 9th and early 10th century, Bosnia was mostly Christianized by Latin priests, with some areas remaining unreached.
StećakStećak (Стећак, stěːtɕak) or Stećci in plural form (Стећци, stěːtɕtsi) is the name for monumental medieval tombstones, that lie scattered across Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the border parts of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia. An estimated 60,000 are found within the borders of modern Bosnia and Herzegovina and the rest of 10,000 are found in what are today Croatia (4,400), Montenegro (3,500), and Serbia (2,100), at more than 3,300 odd sites with over 90% in poor condition.
Bosnian ChurchThe Bosnian Church (Црква босанска) was a Christian church in medieval Bosnia and Herzegovina that was independent of and considered heretical by both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox hierarchies. Historians traditionally connected the church with the Bogomils, although this has been challenged and is now rejected by the majority of scholars. Adherents of the church called themselves simply Krstjani ("Christians") or Dobri Bošnjani, Usorani, Humljani... ("Good Bosnians, Usorans, Humlians...").
BosniaksThe Bosniaks (Bošnjaci, Cyrillic: Бошњаци, boʃɲǎːtsi; Bošnjak, Bošnjakinja) are a South Slavic ethnic group native to the Southeast European historical region of Bosnia, which is today part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who share a common Bosnian ancestry, culture, history and language. They primarily live in Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo as well as in Austria, Germany, Turkey and Sweden. They also constitute a significant diaspora with several communities across Europe, the Americas and Oceania.
NeretvaThe Neretva (Неретва, něreːtʋa), also known as Narenta, is one of the largest rivers of the eastern part of the Adriatic basin. Four hydroelectric power plants with large dams (higher than 150,5 metres) provide flood protection, power and water storage. It is recognized for its natural environment and diverse landscapes. Freshwater ecosystems have suffered from an increasing population and the associated development pressures. One of the most valuable natural resources of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia is its freshwater resource, contained by an abundant wellspring and clear rivers.
