Bosnia and Herzegovina
Money of Bosnia and Herzegovina
What Is the Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)?
The Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) is the national currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is comprised of 100 subunits called fenings and was first introduced in 1995.
Top Things to See
Many of the sights and attractions in Bosnia-Herzegovina are connected with the country’s recent and distant past. The famous bridge in Mostar and the fortress on Zec Mountain are examples of this. Other attractions include outdoor sports, noticeably skiing near Sarajevo, which hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984.
Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy, whereby executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Legislative power is vested in both the Council of Ministers and the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Members of the Parliamentary Assembly are chosen according to a proportional representation system.