What to Do in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
What to Do in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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David takes us around to discover what to do in Banja Luka, the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this episode we'll show you what to see and where to eat in Banja Luka should you ever make it to the central northern region of this fascinating country.
David opens up with a brief history of the city from the banks of the Vrbas River near the Kastel, where he explains all the different cultures that have resided Banja Luka throughout the centuries. The first stop on David's Banja Luka tour is Gospodska Street, the city's main pedestrian boulevard lined with neo-Rennaissance and art nouveau buildings. Along Gospodska Street there are shops, banks, sidewalk cafes and restaurants.
Next is the Church of Christ the Savior, a Serbian Orthodox church in downtown Banja Luka. What stands today is a reconstruction of the original church built in 1929 and destroyed during WWII. This one was built in 2004 and features a beautiful bell/ clock tower and golden domes that are typical of eastern orthodox churches. If you come to Banja Luka don't miss visiting the Central Market, a covered market where vendors sell everything from vegetables and clothing, to specialty cheeses and household items. Everything is so fresh and organic! The Central Market open every day and is free to enter. The best time to come is in the morning to avoid the midday heat.
If you've been traveling in Bosnia for a while, you may have tried Ćevapčići (pronounced che-vap-chee-chee). These oblong-shaped grilled minced meatballs are the undisputed kings of Bosnian fast foods. You can find them throughout the Balkans; an influence left behind by the Ottomans. In Banja Luka Ćevapčići are made a little differently than the rest of the country - they are patties instead of shaped like sausages. A great place to try them is Kod Muje restaurant. From the outside, Kod Muje looks like a wooden cabin. Sit outside in the shaded terrace under one of the umbrellas like David did to enjoy the fresh air with your meal. This is a cheap and very satisfying meal.
The next restaurant David visits is the only restaurant in the Kastel fortress, Kazamat Restaurant. It has a beautiful setting along the Vrbas River, which is why reserving a table outside is highly recommended! For the last 30 years they've specialized in traditional Serbian food like fresh salads and grilled meats. The inside of Kazamat Restaurant is a little dark, but decorated with medieval memorabilia that's worth having a look. One of David's top restaurant picks for Bosnia!
According to everyone we spoke with, Mala Stanica is the best restaurant in Banja Luka, so David knew he had to try it! What makes Mala Stanica special is its location within the 19th century train station. This historically and architecturally significant building is a cultural icon of Banja Luka. Mala Stanica specializes in gourmet fusion cuisine, and they believe in slow cooking their foods to optimize the flavors. David enjoyed a memorable tasting menu of the house specialties with sampling from the extensive wine list (100+ wines!) You cannot leave until you've had the chocolate soufflé, their most popular dessert. TO-DIE-FOR!
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What to Do in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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BANJA LUKA - Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guide | Around The World
Banja Luka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бања Лука), or Banjaluka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бањалука), is the largest city and the de facto capital of the Republika Srpska entity and the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the capital Sarajevo. Traditionally, it has been the centre of the Krajina region, located in the northwestern part of the country. It is home of the University of Banja Luka as well as numerous state and entity institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city lies on the River Vrbas and is well known in the countries of the former Yugoslavia for being full of tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens and parks. According to the 2013 census, Banja Luka has 199,191 inhabitants.
The history of inhabitation of the area of Banja Luka dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort Kastel (Latin: Castra) in the centre of the city. The area of Banja Luka was entirely in the kingdom of Illyria and then a part of the Roman province of Illyricum, which split into provinces of Pannonia and Dalmatia of which Castra became a part. Ancient Illyrian maps call the settlement in Banja Luka's present day location as Ad Ladios, a settlement located on the river Vrbas.
Banja Luka fell to the Ottomans in 1527. It became the seat of the Sanjak of Bosnia some time prior to 1554, until 1580 when the Bosnia Eyalet was established. Bosnian beylerbeys were seated in Banja Luka until 1639. Ferhad Pasha Sokolović, a relative of Grand Vizier Mehmed-pasha Sokolović, had upon his return to Bosnia in 1574, begun the building of over 200 buildings ranging from artisan and sales shops to wheat warehouses, baths and mosques. Among more important commissions were the Ferhadija and Arnaudija mosques during which construction a plumbing infrastructure was laid that served surrounding residential areas. This stimulated the economic and urban development of Banja Luka, which soon became one of the leading commercial and political centres in Bosnia. It was also sanjak centre in Bosna Eyalet.
In 1688, the city was burned down by the Austrian army, but it quickly recovered. Later periodic intrusions by the Austrian army stimulated military developments in Banja Luka, which made it into a strategic military centre. Orthodox churches and monasteries near Banja Luka were built in the 19th century.
Due to its long history, Banja Luka is rich in culture. The Museum of Republika Srpska inherited the Ethnographic Museum established in 1930, and broadened its setting with collections of archeology, history, art history and nature. The Museum of Modern Art of Republika Srpska, also called MSURS, the Museum of Contemporary Art, displays exhibitions of noticed artists, both domestic and worldwide known, such as Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry . Banja Luka is also the home of the National Theatre and National Library, both dating from the first half of the 20th century, and of numerous other theatres. The headquarters of the Archives of Republika Srpska is situated in the building known as Carska kuća or Imperial House, built around 1880. It has been in continuous public use longer than any other structure in Banja Luka.
One of the most famous cultural sites in Banja Luka is the cultural centre of Banski Dvor (Halls of the Ban), built in the 1930s as the residence for the Bans of the Vrbas Banovina.[citation needed] It is a representative building in the very centre of the city housing the National Assembly along with a concert hall, gallery, state television, and a restaurant. Most of the main cultural and political events nowadays take place in the building. The relatively poorly preserved Kastel Fortress is found in the city centre. This mediaeval castle is one of Banja Luka's main attractions. Located on the left bank of the Vrbas river, it gives a specific charm to the city. During the summer, music concerts take place in the fortress.
The natural beauties of the surrounding area guarantee the city of Banja Luka a good position in tourism. Banja Luka has a number of hotels, one of the best being Hotel Cezar Banja Luka. One of the hotels right on the Vrbas river's bank is the Marriott. The city and surrounding area boast a number of popular tourist attractions. Among the most famous are the pools, thermal springs, and spas in the region. Due to its parks and over 10 000 trees Banja Luka was once nicknamed the Green City. The area is popular among nature lovers, while the city centre is attractive to tourists due to its historical structures and many restaurants. Other attractions of Banja Luka are the Banj Hill and a waterfall of the Vrbas river near Krupa. Rafting on the Vrbas river is currently becoming popular among the local tourists. There is fishing, rock climbing and hiking along the canyon of the Vrbas between Banja Luka and Jajce, and there is plenty of accommodation for visitors.
Izložba slika Milana Konjovića u MSU RS Banja Luka jun-jul 2013
Izložba slika Milana Konjovića u prostoru Muzeja savremene umjetnosti Republike Srpske u Banja Luci (Republika Srpska - Bosna i Hercegovina) jun - jul 2013.
Izložbu čini retrospektivna postavka slika iz Galerije „Milan Konjović, a čine je 72 slike i jedna tapiserija. Autor izložbe je Sava Stepanov, likovni kritičar iz Novog Sada. Izložbu su pomogli: Pokrajinski sekretarijat za kulturu i javno informisanje Autonomne Pokrajine Vojvodine, Novi Sad i Ministarstvo kulture i javnog informisanja Republike Srbije, Beograd. Partner Galerije u realizaciji izložbe je Kulturni centar Sombor.
The exhibition of Milan Konjović's paintings in the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Republika Srpska in Banja Luka (The Republika Srpska - Bosnia and Herzegovina) june - july 2013.
This is a retrospective exhibition of paintings from the Milan Konjović Gallery. The exhibition consists of 72 paintings and one tapestry. The author of the exhibition is Sava Stepanov, an art critic from Novi Sad. The exhibition is supported by the Provincial Secretariat for Culture and Information in Novi Sad and the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia in Belgrade. The Gallery's partner for the realization of the exhibition is the Cultural Centre Sombor.
Dormitory Nikola Tesla in Banja Luka (University of Banja Luka, Bosnia)
Colleges and accommodation for students in Banja Luka.
Studentski dom Nikola Tesla u Banjaluci.
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Charles is on an epic journey in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a budget, visiting some of the most popular and off the beaten path attractions. In Sarajevo: Sebilj Fountain and Baščaršija Square, Morica Han, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Bazaar, Clock Tower Sahat Kula, Svrzo's House, Cathedral of Jesus Sacred Heart, Museum of Crimes Against Humanity, Yellow Fortress, Tunnel Museum, Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918, Despic's House, Ewige Flamme, Olympic Skenderija, St. Joseph Cathedral, Sarajevo City Center, Parliamentary Assembly, Avaz Twist Tower. We'll also sample some of the traditional dishes, including burek and cevapi, and the local beer. As well as getting around on a public tram, buses and train. We'll also venture underground to the famous Tito's Nuclear Bunker in Konjic. In Mostar, we'll visit the Old Bridge and Peace Bell Tower, and the surrounding attractions including its Secret Air Field, Hum Mountain, and in Blagaj, the Castle of Herceg Stjepan and Blagaj Tekke. We'll have lunch in Počitelj and visit its Citadel and ending it at the Kravica Waterfall. We'll also visit some of attractions in the Republika Srpska, including Banja Luka's Kastel Fortress and Monument to Fallen Krajina Soldiers and Sutjeska National Park.
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Rafting Paddlers from around the World join the street parade in Banja Luka Bosnia during the World Whitewater rafting Champs 2009.
Bosnian Serbs mark anniversary of creation of Republika Srpska, Bosnian Muslims protest
Bosnian Serbs on Thursday celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the day they proclaimed independence, angering relatives of the many Muslim Bosniaks who died during the war that followed.
Officials in Republika Srpska - one of the two ministates that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina - attended a church service in Banja Luka which was presided over by Patriarch Irinej, leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, later addressed an audience and called the entity legitimate and constitutional.
We have the intention to remain permanent. We have the intention to strengthen our autonomy, he said.
Dodik, who is known for his radical Serb attitude and anti-Bosnia statements, also distanced himself from efforts to move Bosnia towards NATO integration.
We don't want that, he said. And we will never agree to be a part of that big organisation without Serbia and its participation in it.
However, in Sarajevo, some relatives of Bosnian war victims expressed outrage at Thursday's celebrations of the anniversary of the formation of Republika Srpska.
Zumra Sehomerovic, whose son and husband were killed by Serb forces in Srebrenica in July 1995, said Republika Srpska was created in blood, in genocide, in crime, in persecution of people, in grief and suffering of people.
She and Kada Hotic, whose two sons were killed in Srebrenica too, brandished postcards bearing the pictures of Bosniak Muslim victims of the conflict, which have been sent to Bosnian Serb officials.
If you are celebrating the day of Republika Srpska, don't forget, these are its foundations, read one such card.
With the postcard with pictures of graves and bodies, we wanted to draw their attention and warn them that this day is not for celebration, that this day has to be erased, explained Hotic.
It's a day for mourning, she said. They should come to their senses, finally, and think reasonably, for the sake of the future of this country.
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Bosnian Serbs celebrate 'national holiday' angering Muslims
Bosnian Serbs begin celebrations of the national holiday of their entity, Republika Srpska, defying a 2016 legal ban and angering Bosnian Muslims who view it as a provocation. Muslims in Bosnia oppose the event as it marks the creation of a Serb republic in Bosnia on January 9, 1992, three months ahead of an ethnic war that claimed 100,000 lives and displaced more than two million people. IMAGES
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Tsar Nicholas II monument blessed in Banja Luka
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M/S Sculptor Zurab Tsereteli (left) and Russian ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Banja Luka
W/S Orthodox priests conducting common liturgy
M/S Botsan-Kharchenko kissing a picture
W/S Orthodox church service
W/S Exterior of Cathedral of Christ the Savior
W/S Bird's eye view of outdoor monument ceremony
M/S Speaker addresses crowd
M/S Tsereteli (right) and Botsan-Kharchenko (left)
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W/S Crowd members take pictures of Tsar Nicholas II statue getting unveiled
M/S Orthodox priests give blessing to monument
C/U Tsar Nicholas II bust
W/S Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Banja Luka
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Russian ambassador Aleksandr Botsan-Kharchenko attended the opening ceremony of a monument of Tsar Nicholas II on Saturday in Banja Luka.
The bust was created by Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, president of the Russian Academy of Arts, who has previously created sculptures of the entire Tsar Nicholas II family.
As Tsar Nicholas II is known as 'Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer' by the Orthodox Church, Banja Luka's Cathedral of Christ the Savior held a common liturgy as part of the monument ceremony, before the sculpture was unveiled, conducted by both the Serbian and Russian Orthodox ministries.
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Banja Luka
Banja Luka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the capital Sarajevo and is the largest city of the Republika Srpska entity. Traditionally, it has been the center of the Bosanska Krajina region, located in the northwestern part of the country. It is home of the University of Banja Luka, as well as numerous state and entity institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city lies on the River Vrbas and is well known in the countries of the former Yugoslavia for being full of tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens, and parks. According to the 2013 census the Settlement of Banja Luka has 150,997 inhabitants, while the City of Banja Luka, which represents Banja Luka's wider area, has 199,191 inhabitants.
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KK threw a party in the Museum of Modern Art. This is how it went down on December 25th in Banja Luka (BiH).
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Damien Hirst, Nova religija, MSURS, Banja Luka
“Umjetnost se bavi životom, a i ne znam čime bi se drugo i mogla baviti... kad ničeg drugog nema” – kaže Damien Hirst koji tokom svoje dugogodišnje karijere kao provocirajućeg i ponekad kontroverznog umjetnika istražuje složene odnose između umjetnosti, života i smrti.
Hirstova izložba „Nova religija“ postavljena je u Muzeju savremene umjetnosti Republike Srpske u Banjoj Luci od 17. marta do 27. maja 2016. godine. Oborila je rekord posjećenosti u istoriji ove institucije.
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Art’s about life and it can’t really be about anything else ... there isn’t anything else’ – says Damien Hirst who has been exploring the complex relationships between art, life and death throughout his long-standing career as a thought-provoking and at times controversial artist.
Hirst's New Religion is on display at Museum of Contemporary Arts of Republika Srpska in Banja Luka from 17 March - 27 May 2016.
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The Republika Srpska Securities Commission is a financial services regulator in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.It is based in the city of Banja Luka.In Bosnia, the two political entities Republika Srpska and the Federation have each taken separate responsible for the regulation and development of capital markets within their own territories.In June 1998, the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska adopted the Securities Market Law which included the establishing of the Republika Srpska Securities Commission.
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“the most dangerous statement from a top official in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the war
Bratunac, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina - July 7, 2017 -
President of the Serbian entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republika Srpska) Milorad Dodik gives a speech during an event to commemorate the Bosnian-Serb victims of the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
Serbian minister of defence Aleksandar Vulin, newly elected mayor of Srebrenica Mladen Grujicic, Serbian ambassador in Bosnia and Herzegovina Stanimir Vukicevic, former Serbian minister of defence Zoran Djordjevic and hundreds of Bosnian-Serbs gather in the center of Bratunac to attend the event.
Bratunac is located nearby Srebrenica, where the genocide against Muslim-Bosnian civilians by Bosnian-Serb forces took place in july 1995.
Bakir Izetbegovic (Muslim-Bosnian member of Bosnia's tripartite presidency) filled a complain to the state prosecutor against Milorad Dodik. The Bosnian-Serb leader said during his speech that Islamic organisations are funding the return of Muslim-Bosnians to the country’s eastern area near Serbia so that “Muslims once again occupy the Drina river.
Bakir Izetbegovic said that it was “the most dangerous statement from a top official in Bosnia and Herzegovina” since the war.
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TOP 5 interesting museums in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Atomska Ratna Komanda, also known as the Ark and nicknamed Tito's bunker, is a former nuclear bunker and military command center located near the town of Konjic in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Built to protect Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito and up to 350 members of his inner circle in the event of an atomic conflict, the structure is made up of residential areas, conference rooms, offices, strategic planning rooms, and other areas.The bunker remained a state secret until after the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.
Ivo Andrić, the Nobel Prize winner for literature, was born in this house on October 9. 1892. The house was reconstructed in 1974 as the Memorial Museum of Ivo Andrić. The museum houses artefacts related to the life and work of this renowned writer.
Turkish house or Bišćevića corner, is one of the most beautiful preserved residential structures from the Turkish period. It was built in 1635.yr. This 17th century Ottoman house rests (some parts on pillars of over 5m long) on the eastern banks of the Neretva. There is a conversation or gathering room or divanhan preserved in authentic Ottoman style. Throughout the house are original household objects and the courtyard is a fine example of the Ottoman style.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Republic of Srpska was previously known as the city’s Art Gallery, only to be transformed into a museum in 2004. The museum has four functional departments: A collection department, documentation department, pedagogy department and department for exhibitions and other scheduled activities.
Sarajevo Museum 1878-1918 - this dependency houses the permanent exhibition of Sarajevo from 1878 to 1918, displaying Sarajevo during the Austro-Hungarian period.
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Bosnia - Politicians make final push for votes
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Bosnian politicians on Thursday (10/9) made a final push for votes in this weekend's elections that will test the progress of western efforts to impose peace in the former Yugoslav republic. Moslem, Serb and Croat leaders all took part in rallies in major cities, trying to whip up support despite a distinct lack of enthusiasm among voters for the second national polls since the end of the 1992-95 war. Thursday was the last day for campaigning, under an election rule that calls for a 24-hour halt to public political activity before the two-day voting period begins at 7:00 a.m. (0500 GMT) Saturday.
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9/9 PALE
Pale sign;
Bosnian Serb flag with skull on it;
election posters with pictures of Bosnian Serb candidates;
interior office and election workers;
election posters;
BILJELINA 9/9:
Crowd at Bosnian Serbian rally;
Momcilo Krajsnik, Serb member of tripartite presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina arrives;
crowd shouting for Krajisnik;
TUZLA 9/9
SDA rally: Ejup Ganic at podium;
crowd with flags;
Aliju Izetbegovic arriving;
Alija shaking hands with the crowd;
Alija arrives at podium to cheers;
10/9 BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA
GV of town, and election posters on walls;
people in streets;
9/9 BOSNIA
President Plavsic speaking in TV debate;
interior TV studio;
another speaker;
10/9 BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA
Vox pops in streets about elections;
I hope the situation will get better after the elections
I expect prosperity for the nation and the country.
I expect my party to win (sds and radicals)
I hope that something will change in the country;
everyone is saying it will be better but let's see what happens.
9/9 BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA
rally of SLOGA - the biggest coalition party - representing Bosnian Serb President Biljana Plavsic and her prime minister Milorad Dodik and Radisic;
crowd cheering speaker;
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BOSNIA: 3 ELECTION CANDIDATES DISQUALIFIED
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Three election candidates in Bosnia were disqualified on Friday, as a penalty for displaying posters of war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - which is monitoring the poll in the Serb-controlled parts of Bosnia - struck the candidates from the election list of the ruling Serb Democratic Party
The two-day contest for the 83-seat legislature is a struggle between two feuding factions - one loyal to Karadzic, the wartime leader, and one led by President Biljana Plavsic.
The feud amongst Bosnian Serb politicians continued right to the eve of polling.
On one side are those loyal to Radovan Karadzic, who withdrew from public life last year but continues to wield immense influence behind the scenes.
O-S-C-E election rules ban Karadzic's image from campaign advertising.
The pro-Karadzic Serb Democratic Party ( S-D-S ) based in Pale, east of Sarajevo, won an absolute majority in 1996.
Momcilo Krajisnik, chief aide in the Karadzic political machine, is leading the vigorous campaigning.
However, it has been stripped of one of its main tools - its radio and television station - and looks likely to lose support.
International officials shut down Pale TV because of what they claimed was inflammatory reporting.
In the opposite corner there is President Biljana Plavsic who has been has been building her own political organization since dissolving the current parliament.
Serbs are getting little of the international aid being pumped into Bosnia, but what they are receiving is going primarily to western Bosnia, where Plavsic dominates.
In spite of being an ardent Serb nationalist, Plavsic works more closely with international officials.
The election is being further complicated by the fact that many moslems who fled the area during the war are still registered to vote. re.
An official of the main Muslim party, the Party for Democratic Action, predicted his party would get about 20 percent of the vote and indicated his party could support Plavsic.
In the midst of all this, the O-S-C-E has issued an ultimatum to the S-D-S party, and thus to Karadzic personally.
The O-S-C-E held a press conference in Banja Luka on Friday to discuss the behaviour of the 30-plus political parties standing in the election.
The S-D-S party was particularly mentioned, having had candidates removed from the list because of flagrant disregard for international election monitoring standards.
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Should the posters that are up tight now, not come down by 17.00 hours tonight additional candidates will be struck from the SDS list. We've seen throughout the country that these posters have appeared from Bijeljina to the Eastern part of the Republic of Srpska and we do have reports this morning that some of them have some down, not all of them, all of the posters of Karadzic must come down or additional candidates will be struck from the SDS list
SUPER CAPTION: Paul Hokinos, OSCE Spokesman
The O-S-C-E added that it would remove two more candidates for every day the posters remained on display, issuing a leaflet to that effect.
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National anthem of Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska (Serbian Cyrillic: Република Српска) is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Republika Srpska is defined in its constitution as a territorially unified, indivisible and inalienable constitutional and legal entity that shall independently perform its constitutional, legislative, executive and judicial functions. The National Assembly and the government are based in Banja Luka, although Sarajevo remains the official capital. Republika Srpska is home to three constituent peoples: Serbs (ca. 88%), Bosniaks (ca. 8%) and Croats (ca. 4%).The Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was formerly one of Yugoslavia's six federal units, defined in its constitution as a state of equal citizens, Muslims, Serbs, Croats and others.The 1991 population census counted 43% Muslims, renamed Bosniaks in 1993, 31% Serbs, and 17% Croats, the remainder being Yugoslavs and others. The first democratic multi-party elections in the republic were held on 18 November 1990. Most seats in its parliament were won by political parties that represented the three peoples: the Party of Democratic Action, the Serb Democratic Party, and the Croatian Democratic Union. The three parties reached a power sharing agreement covering all government bodies and public institutions.In a session on 14 and 15 October 1991 the Parliament approved the Memorandum on Sovereignty as had already been done by Slovenia and Croatia. The Memorandum was adopted despite opposition from 73 Serb deputies, belonging to the Serb Democratic Party (most of the Serb parliamentary representatives) as well as the Serbian Renewal Movement and the Union of Reform Forces, who regarded the move as illegal.On 24 October 1991, the Serb deputies formed the Assembly of the Serb People in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Skupština srpskog naroda u Bosni i Hercegovini) to be the highest representative and legislative body of the Serb population,ending the tripartite coalition.The Union of Reform Forces soon ceased to exist but its members remained in the assembly as the Independent Members of Parliament Caucus. The assembly undertook to address the achievement of equality between the Serbs and other peoples and the protection of the Serbs' interests jeopardized by decisions of the Bosnian parliament.On 9 January 1992, the assembly proclaimed the Republic of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republika srpskog naroda Bosne i Hercegovine), declaring it part of Yugoslavia.On 28 February 1992 the assembly adopted the Constitution of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the name adopted instead of the previous Republika srpskog naroda Bosne i Hercegovine). Its territory would include districts, municipalities, and regions where Serbs were the majority and also those where they had become a minority because of persecution during World War II. The republic was part of Yugoslavia and could enter into union with political bodies representing other peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina.The political controversy escalated into the Bosnian War, which would last until the autumn of 1995. The war was ended by the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reached at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio on 21 November and formally signed in Paris on 14 December 1995. Annex 4 of the Agreement is the current Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, recognising Republka Srpska as one of its two main political-territorial divisions and defining the governmental functions and powers of the both entities. The boundary lines between the entities were delineated in Annex 2 of the Agreement.From 1992 to 2008 the Constitution of Republika Srpska was amended 121 times. Article 1 states that Republika Srpska is a territorially unified, indivisible and inalienable constitutional and legal entity that shall independently perform its constitutional, legislative, executive and judicial functions.Under the Law on Territorial Organization and Local Self-Government, adopted in 1994, Republika Srpska was divided into 80 municipalities. After the Dayton Peace Agreement the law was amended to reflect changes to borders: it now comprises 63 municipalities.