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The name Banja Luka is interpreted as the 'Ban's meadow'.

Banja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Banja Luka

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
185.0K
Coordinates
44.77, 17.19
835th most populous city in the world

Banja Luka or Banjaluka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative center.

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Banja Luka has a moderate humid subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers.

Banja Luka
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Banja Luka

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
185.0K
Coordinates
44.77, 17.19
835th most populous city in the world

Banja Luka or Banjaluka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative center.

From the “Geography” section

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The Ferhadija Mosque, built in 1579, was demolished in 1993 during the Bosnian War.

Banja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Banja Luka

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
185.0K
Coordinates
44.77, 17.19
835th most populous city in the world

Banja Luka or Banjaluka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative center.

From the “History” section

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Banja Luka is home to the National Theatre and National Library, both dating from the first half of the 20th century.

Banja Luka
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Banja Luka

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
185.0K
Coordinates
44.77, 17.19
835th most populous city in the world

Banja Luka or Banjaluka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative center.

From the “Culture” section

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Banja Luka was designated a European City of Sport in 2018.

Banja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Banja Luka

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
185.0K
Coordinates
44.77, 17.19
835th most populous city in the world

Banja Luka or Banjaluka is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most populous in Republika Srpska. It is Republika Srpska's main economic, political, and administrative center.

From the “Sport” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Tomas Damjanovic Banjaluka · CC BY-SA 4.0

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