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The name Sarajevo derives from the Turkish noun saray, meaning 'palace' or 'mansion'.

Sarajevo
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Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
275.5K
Coordinates
43.85, 18.36
692nd most populous city in the world

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants.

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Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics, with venues constructed at the surrounding Olympic Mountains.

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Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
275.5K
Coordinates
43.85, 18.36
692nd most populous city in the world

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants.

From the “Environment” section

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The earliest findings of settlement in the Sarajevo area are from the Neolithic Butmir culture.

Sarajevo
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Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
275.5K
Coordinates
43.85, 18.36
692nd most populous city in the world

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants.

From the “History” section

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Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its sub-entity, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sarajevo
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Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
275.5K
Coordinates
43.85, 18.36
692nd most populous city in the world

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants.

From the “Administration” section

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In 2019, 733,259 tourists visited Sarajevo, giving 1,667,545 overnight stays.

Sarajevo
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Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
275.5K
Coordinates
43.85, 18.36
692nd most populous city in the world

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants.

From the “Tourism and recreation” section

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