Here's a map so you know what I'm talking about.
Here is a quick overview of their history. The Bosnian's are incredibly tied to ethnic and religious identity. Most Bosnian's are Muslim and their culture greatly resembles that of Turkey. Bosnia has a long history of peace among their main three ethnic groups until Milosevic rose to power in 1989. He was an extremist politician who stirred the people up for trouble and filled them with distrust. In 1992 when Bosnia declared Independence the government began campaigns of ethnic cleansing leaving millions dead, wounded, and homeless.
Bosnian food has been influenced by both Turkish and Eastern European traditions. Grilled meat is very popular along with cabbage-based dishes. "Bosanski Ionacis" a cabbage and meat stew. "Cevapciciare" are lamb sausages that often are eaten with a flat bread called "calledsomun." Desserts in all different flavors can be found all over. "burekandpida" which is a meat pie layered with cheese, "zeljanica" a spinach pie, and "sirnica" a cheese pie, are served as main dishes. "Baklava" is a Turkish pastry made of "phyllo" dough layered with nuts and honey, it is a popular dessert, just like the apple cake called "tufahije." "Kefir" is a thin yogurt drink which is very popular. Another popular drink is the Turkish coffee and a kind of tea called "salep." Homemade brandy called "calledrakija" is a popular alcoholic drink. People now do not use Alcohol much because of the Muslim influence, it even goes as far as being banned in some parts of the country!
he current generation of children has witnessed unspeakable atrocities. Children were a prime target of snipers, especially in Sarajevo. Survivors suffer flashbacks, nightmares, andsevere depression; in one survey, 90 percent of children surveyed in Sarajevo declared that they did not want to live. The country will be dealing with the effect of the war on these children for years.
Education is free and mandatory for children between the ages of seven and fourteen. There are Muslim schools where students study the Koran and Islamic law in addition to secular subjects and where boys and girls are taught in separate classrooms.
The educational system has been hard hit by the war. Schools were common targets of Serb mortar attacks, and many were forced to close. Some makeshift schools were organized in homes, but many children were left with no access to education. Since 1995, many schools have reopened.
The current generation of kids in Bosnia have been through horrible things. In Sarajevo, Bosnia, kids were the main targets of snipers. That generation suffers from flashbacks, nightmares, depression, and 90% of children in Sarajevo declared that they did not want to live. The country will be dealing with the effect of the war on these children for years.
Education is free and mandatory for children between the ages of seven and fourteen. There are Muslim schools where students study the Koran and Islamic law in addition to secular subjects and where boys and girls are taught in separate classrooms.
The educational system has been hard hit by the war. Schools were common targets of Serb mortar attacks, and many were forced to close. Some makeshift schools were organized in homes, but many children were left with no access to education. Since 1995, many schools have reopened.
A kid plays while wearing a United Nations helmet.
A scenic view in Bosnia.
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