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Destination Guides - Europe / Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Tensions still exist between ethnic and religious groups. This occasionally results in violence so avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. Petty crime occurs, beware pick pockets on public transport. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Polio and Diphtheria. A limited reciprocal health care agreement exists with the UK. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
-1 |
2 |
6 |
12 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
20 |
15 |
9 |
4 |
1 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
6 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
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| Temperate climate with harsh winters in mountainous areas and warm, humid summers. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Sarajevo, Bosnia-Hercegovina
| Friday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: NNW, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 96%, Sunrise: 06:20CEST, Sunset: 19:06CEST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 95%, Sunrise: 06:21CEST, Sunset: 19:04CEST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1017mb, Humidity: 53%, Sunrise: 06:22CEST, Sunset: 19:02CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Car insurance can be purchased from the main Border crossing points. Carry all vehicle documentation with you in the vehicle. |
| Getting Around |
| Local bus, rail and tram services operate but are slow. Risk of land mines still exist, use an experienced guide if leaving the main routes. Use official taxis only and check first whether they will take you to your destination. Sarajevo airport prone to fog in the winter, expect delays. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, 9 January Republic Day, St Sava's day on 27 January, 1 March Independence Day, Labour Day on 1 May and the holiday on 2 May, St Georges Day on 6 May, St Vitus' Day on 28 June and National Day on 25 November. Muslim holidays for 2010 include: Sunni Muslims celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday on 26 February and Shia Muslims celebrate this on 3 March (not celebrated by all), Ramadam which commences from sunset on 11 August and culminates with Eid al-Fitr on 10 September, the Feast of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha on 17 November, Al-Hijira on 18 December and Ashura on 16 December. Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April, Ascension Day on 16 May, Whitsun (Pentecost) on 23 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, Assumption on 15 August and Christmas Day on 25 December. Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, Orthodox New Year 14 January, Orthodox Epiphany on 19 January and Orthodox Easter 12-5 April. There are also various days attributed to different Saints. |
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| Language |
| Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian |
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| Religion |
| Muslim, Orthodox, Roman Catholic |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays up to 3 months. Hotels will register all foreign nationals with the police within 48 hours of arrival. You must have 6 months validity on your passport. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Tina Ujevica 8, 71000 Sarajevo. Tel: (387)33 204 781/2/3 |
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