Istocno Sarajevo
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Istočno Sarajevo is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina
and de jure capital of the Republika Srpska
entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina adjacent to Bosnia and Herzegovinas capital Sarajevo
to its northeast. East Sarajevo consists of a few pre-war suburbal parts of Sarajevo which are now in the Republika Srpska
entity and newly built areas. At about 1450 km2, it is one of the biggest cities in the Balkans in terms of territory, because it consists of all the villages, towns, hills and some of the pre-war Sarajevian suburbs in that area.
entity is (East) Sarajevo. However, the de facto capital of the Republika Srpska
entity is Banja Luka
which is the government seat.
dr Dragan Đokanović, was held the Municipal Assembly of Srpsko Novo Sarajevo , consisting of the members of Serbian
nationality, pre-war Sarajevo
municipality of Novo Sarajevo. Invited members, elected in multiparty elections 1990th, elected municipal government.
East Sarajevo lies in the Sarajevo valley, in the middle of the Dinaric Alps
.The city is surrounded by heavily forested hills and five major mountains. The highest of the surrounding peaks is Treskavica
at 2088 metres (6,850.4 ft), then Bjelašnica
at 2067 metres (6,781.5 ft), Jahorina
at 1913 metres (6,276.2 ft), Trebević
at 1627 metres (5,337.9 ft), with 1502 metres (4,927.8 ft) Igman
being the shortest. Last four are also known as Olympics mountains of Sarajevo (see also 1984 Winter Olympics Games in Sarajevo)
.
The Željeznica
river is one of the city's chief geographic features. It flows through the city from south through the Trnovo, Kijevo
, Krupac
and Vojkovići
, parts of East Sarajevo to west part of city and Sarajevo
City where eventually meets up with the Bosna
river.
, lying between the climate zones of central Europe
to the north and the Mediterranean to the south. The average yearly temperature is 9.5 °C, with January (-1.3 °C avg.) being the coldest month of the year and July (19.1 °C avg.) the warmest. The highest recorded temperature was 40.0 °C on 19 August 1946, while the lowest recorded temperature was −26.4 °C on 25 January 1942. On average, East Sarajevo has 68 summer days per year (temperature greater than or equal to 30.0 °C). The city typically experiences mildly cloudy skies, with an average yearly cloud cover
of 59%. The cloudiest month is December (75% average cloud cover) while the clearest is August (37%). Moderate precipitation occurs fairly consistently throughout the year, with an average 170 days of rainfall. Suitable climatic conditions have allowed winter sports to flourish in the region, as exemplified by the Winter Olympics in 1984
that were celebrated in Sarajevo.
adjudicated its name change.
was carried out in 1991. Most commonly stated estimates suggest about 100,000 inhabitants reside in Eastern Sarajevo, which is an increase from 1991 owing in large part to the creation and inclussion of new municipalities which form East Sarajevo. Also, many Serbian
refugees from Sarajevo
's other municipalities moved to the suburban settlements of Lukavica, Dobrinja
, Kasindo
, Kotorac
and Pale.
. The position of East Sarajevo is strategically important, located near the biggest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina
, City of Sarajevo
. East Sarajevo is easily accessible, having an airport close to the city- Sarajevo International Airport
and being a point of intersection of numerous roads.
centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina
, well-known for its companies: Elko, Famos, Energoinvest, Unis and others.
are Slavija Istočno Sarajevo
that plays in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina
and FK Famos
that competes in the First League
of the Republika Srpska
.
Basketball Club Slavija
is a basketball club from the City of East Sarajevo that competes in the National Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina
.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
and de jure capital of the Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina adjacent to Bosnia and Herzegovinas capital Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
to its northeast. East Sarajevo consists of a few pre-war suburbal parts of Sarajevo which are now in the Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
entity and newly built areas. At about 1450 km2, it is one of the biggest cities in the Balkans in terms of territory, because it consists of all the villages, towns, hills and some of the pre-war Sarajevian suburbs in that area.
Capital status
The de jure capital of the Republika SrpskaRepublika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
entity is (East) Sarajevo. However, the de facto capital of the Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
entity is Banja Luka
Banja Luka
-History:The name "Banja Luka" was first mentioned in a document dated February 6, 1494, but Banja Luka's history dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort "Kastel" in the centre of...
which is the government seat.
History
The first civilian government in the territory of East Sarajevo was formed at the parliamentary session in the building of the local community Lukavica late summer of 1992. year. The commission organized by the Serbian municipality of Novo Sarajevo, headed by a Commissioner of the Presidency of the Republic of SrpskaRepublika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
dr Dragan Đokanović, was held the Municipal Assembly of Srpsko Novo Sarajevo , consisting of the members of Serbian
Serbs
The Serbs are a South Slavic ethnic group of the Balkans and southern Central Europe. Serbs are located mainly in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and form a sizable minority in Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia. Likewise, Serbs are an officially recognized minority in...
nationality, pre-war Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
municipality of Novo Sarajevo. Invited members, elected in multiparty elections 1990th, elected municipal government.
Geography
Dinaric Alps
The Dinaric Alps or Dinarides form a mountain chain in Southern Europe, spanning areas of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro....
.The city is surrounded by heavily forested hills and five major mountains. The highest of the surrounding peaks is Treskavica
Treskavica
Treskavica is a mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated in Trnovo municipality just south of city of Sarajevo.Mala Ćaba peak at 2088 meters , makes Treskavica the tallest of all the mountains circling Sarajevo, and only some 300 meters shorter than the tallest mountain in the country...
at 2088 metres (6,850.4 ft), then Bjelašnica
Bjelašnica
Bjelašnica is a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is found directly to the southwest of Sarajevo, bordering Mt. Igman. Bjelašnica's tallest peak rises to an elevation of 2067 meters ....
at 2067 metres (6,781.5 ft), Jahorina
Jahorina
Mount Jahorina , is a mountain in south-eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, located southeast of Sarajevo within Republika Srpska. It borders fellow Olympic mountain Trebević...
at 1913 metres (6,276.2 ft), Trebević
Trebevic
Trebević is a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is found directly to the southeast of Sarajevo, territory of East Sarajevo city, bordering Jahorina mountain. Trebević is 1627 meters tall, making it the second shortest of the Sarajevo mountains.During the Middle Ages, Trebević was...
at 1627 metres (5,337.9 ft), with 1502 metres (4,927.8 ft) Igman
Igman
Igman is a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is found directly to the southwest of Sarajevo, bordering Bjelašnica mountain and the city of Ilidža. Igman's highest point, Vlahinja Ridge, is 1502 meters , making it the shortest of the Sarajevo mountains.Igman is a popular destination...
being the shortest. Last four are also known as Olympics mountains of Sarajevo (see also 1984 Winter Olympics Games in Sarajevo)
1984 Winter Olympics
The 1984 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIV Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated from 8–19 February 1984 in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Other candidate cities were Sapporo, Japan; and Gothenburg, Sweden...
.
The Željeznica
Željeznica
The Željeznica is a river in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The river Željeznica rises at the foot of the Treskavica Mountain, in the beautiful and attractive forest ambiance, has a number of rapids and whirlpools. There, on Željeznica River, upstream from Turovi Village, is a beautiful and rare natural...
river is one of the city's chief geographic features. It flows through the city from south through the Trnovo, Kijevo
Kijevo
Kijevo is a Serbo-Croatian toponym that may refer to:* Kijevo, Belgrade, a suburb of Belgrade, Serbia* Kijevo, Croatia, a village in inland Dalmatia, Croatia* Kijevo, East Sarajevo, a village in Bosnia and Herzegovina...
, Krupac
Krupac
Krupac is a part of East Ilidža municipality in the City of East Sarajevo, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina....
and Vojkovići
Vojkovici
Vojkovići is a part of City of East Sarajevo in East Ilidža municipality, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.-References:...
, parts of East Sarajevo to west part of city and Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
City where eventually meets up with the Bosna
Bosna
The Bosna is the third longest river in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is considered one of the country's three major internal rivers, along with the Neretva and Vrbas Rivers; the other three major rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina are the Una, to the northwest, the Sava, to the north, and the Drina,...
river.
Climate
East Sarajevo has a mild continental climateContinental climate
Continental climate is a climate characterized by important annual variation in temperature due to the lack of significant bodies of water nearby...
, lying between the climate zones of central Europe
Central Europe
Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...
to the north and the Mediterranean to the south. The average yearly temperature is 9.5 °C, with January (-1.3 °C avg.) being the coldest month of the year and July (19.1 °C avg.) the warmest. The highest recorded temperature was 40.0 °C on 19 August 1946, while the lowest recorded temperature was −26.4 °C on 25 January 1942. On average, East Sarajevo has 68 summer days per year (temperature greater than or equal to 30.0 °C). The city typically experiences mildly cloudy skies, with an average yearly cloud cover
Cloud cover
Cloud cover refers to the fraction of the sky obscured by clouds when observed from a particular location...
of 59%. The cloudiest month is December (75% average cloud cover) while the clearest is August (37%). Moderate precipitation occurs fairly consistently throughout the year, with an average 170 days of rainfall. Suitable climatic conditions have allowed winter sports to flourish in the region, as exemplified by the Winter Olympics in 1984
1984 Winter Olympics
The 1984 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIV Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated from 8–19 February 1984 in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Other candidate cities were Sapporo, Japan; and Gothenburg, Sweden...
that were celebrated in Sarajevo.
Name
It was previously known as Srpsko Sarajevo (Српско Сарајево, Serbian Sarajevo) but the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and HerzegovinaConstitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a special court sui generis, whose main role is to be the interpreter and guardian of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as stated in Article VI, paragraph 3 of the Constitution , and it is considered to be the highest judicial...
adjudicated its name change.
Population
The last census in Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
was carried out in 1991. Most commonly stated estimates suggest about 100,000 inhabitants reside in Eastern Sarajevo, which is an increase from 1991 owing in large part to the creation and inclussion of new municipalities which form East Sarajevo. Also, many Serbian
Serbs
The Serbs are a South Slavic ethnic group of the Balkans and southern Central Europe. Serbs are located mainly in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and form a sizable minority in Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia. Likewise, Serbs are an officially recognized minority in...
refugees from Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
's other municipalities moved to the suburban settlements of Lukavica, Dobrinja
Dobrinja
Dobrinja is the most populous neighborhood of Sarajevo. It's part of the municipality of Novi Grad. In 1993 a mortar attack was conducted from Serb-held positions on a football game. 13 people died and over 130 were wounded....
, Kasindo
Kasindo
Kasindo is a part of the city of East Sarajevo in East Ilidža municipality, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kasindo is also the old name for this municipality. The clinical center of East Sarajevo is in this part of the city....
, Kotorac
Kotorac
Kotorac is a part of the city of East Sarajevo in East Ilidža municipality, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina....
and Pale.
Municipalities
The municipalities of Istočno Sarajevo are:- East IlidžaIstocna IlidžaIstočna Ilidža is a municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Istočna Ilidža is a one of the six municipalities of the City of East Sarajevo...
(sr. Istočna Ilidža) (pop. 20,000) - East New SarajevoIstocno Novo Sarajevo (Republika Srpska)East New Sarajevo , formerly known as Srpsko Novo Sarajevo and Lukavica , is a municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina...
(sr.Istočno Novo Sarajevo) (aka Lukavica) (pop. 20,000) - East Old TownIstocni Stari GradIstočni Stari Grad is a municipality in City of East Sarajevo, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was also known as Srpski Stari Grad , and was created from part of the pre-war municipality of Stari Grad...
(sr. Istočni Stari Grad) (pop. 3,185) - Pale (pop. 30,000)
- SokolacSokolacSokolac is a town and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the part of the City of East Sarajevo in the Republika Srpska entity....
(pop. 15,500) - Trnovo (pop. 3,895)
Economy
The city of East Sarajevo is the administrative, industrial, commercial, financial and cultural center of the eastern part of Republika SrpskaRepublika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
. The position of East Sarajevo is strategically important, located near the biggest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
, City of Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
. East Sarajevo is easily accessible, having an airport close to the city- Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport , also known as Butmir Airport, is the main international airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located southwest of the railway station in the capital city of Sarajevo in the suburb of Butmir....
and being a point of intersection of numerous roads.
Industry
East Sarajevo is one of the most important industrialIndustry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
, well-known for its companies: Elko, Famos, Energoinvest, Unis and others.
Sport
The local football clubsFootball team
A football team is the collective name given to a group of players selected together in the various team sports known as football.Such teams could be selected to play in an against an opposing team, to represent a football club, group, state or nation, an All-star team or even selected as a...
are Slavija Istočno Sarajevo
Slavija Istocno Sarajevo
Fudbalski klub Slavija is football club from Istočno Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. FK Slavija is a member of the Football Association of Republika Srpska and it is active in the Premijer liga of Bosnia-Herzegovina...
that plays in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the top football league in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the country's most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs with last two teams relegated at the end of every season....
and FK Famos
FK Famos Vojkovici
FK Famos is a football club from the Vojkovići, part of the City of East Sarajevo in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club competes in the First League of the Republika Srpska.-Current squad:As of May 2010....
that competes in the First League
First League of the Republika Srpska
First League of the Republika Srpska is a second level football competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since there were three different football championships in country, organized on ethnic principles, the "First League of the Republika Srpska" was the top flight in Republika Srpska before 2002....
of the Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska is one of two main political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
.
Basketball Club Slavija
KK Slavija
Basketball Club Slavija is a basketball club from the City of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently, KK Slavija competes in the National Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina....
is a basketball club from the City of East Sarajevo that competes in the National Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
.