The FIFA World Cup gives a unique chance for spectators to learn about countries they may not have known beforehand.
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The U.S. men’s national team’s next opponent will serve as a good example. Up next for the Stars and Stripes is a Round of 32 battle against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
No, it is not officially two countries. But there are two distinct regions within the allocated area.
Here’s what to know about Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of the USMNT game, set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET from the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium:
Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located in Southeast Europe. It borders Croatia to the north and southwest, Serbia to the East and Montenegro to the southeast.
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What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The population of the nation is approximately between 3-3.5 million.
What languages are spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The main languages of the country are Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina two countries?
No. Despite the joint name, Bosnia and Herzegovina refers to two different and distinct regions within the country. Bosnia, the most known name, is the bigger region occupying most of the top half. It has more of a continental climate.
Herzegovina refers to the smaller, southern region that is mostly mountainous with a Mediterranean climate.
The full history of the country is complex, with the Bosnian War in the 1990s being part of the breakup from Yugoslavia that led to its independence.
Who are Bosnia and Herzegovina’s best players?
Entering their matchup with the U.S., the key players to watch are 40-year-old striker Edin Dzeko, defender Sead Kolasinac and the rising winger pairing of Kerim Alajbegovic and Esmir Bajraktarevic.
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