Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes calledBosnia-HerzegovinaorBosnia & Herzegovina, abbreviatedBiHorB&H, and, in short, often known informally asBosnia, is a country inSoutheastern Europelocated on theBalkan Peninsula. The country encompasses mountainous terrain, medieval villages and Muslim and Christian landmarks.
Today, the country maintains highliteracy, life expectancy and educationlevels and is one of themost frequently visited countries in the region.Bosnia and Herzegovina is regionally and internationally renowned for its natural beauty andcultural heritageinherited from six historical civilizations, itscuisine,winter sports, its eclectic and uniquemusic,architectureand itsfestivals, some of which are the largest and most prominent of their kind in Southeastern Europe.