Sarajevo
Southeast Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
People from Sarajevo are called:
Male/General:
Sarajevan
Pronunciation:
/ˌsærəˈjeɪvoʊn/
Etymology & Origin
From Turkish 'Sarayova', meaning 'palace plains', or from Slavic 'Vrh-Bosna' meaning 'citadel of Bosnia'.
About Sarajevo
- Capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Historic city known as the 'Jerusalem of Europe' for its religious diversity.
- Site where World War I began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
- Survived the longest siege in modern warfare during the Bosnian War (1992-1996).
- Cultural center known for its mix of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav architecture.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 413,593 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Region:
- Southeast Europe