Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Government type:

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emerging democracy

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Administrative divisions:

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there are two first-order administrative divisions referred to as the Entities - the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska

Related Topics:
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republika Srpska

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See Political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Independence:

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April 1992 (from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia)

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National holiday:

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Bosnia and Herzegovina - BiH National Day, November 25

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Constitution:

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the Dayton Agreement, signed 14 December 1995, included a new constitution now in force

Related Topics:
Dayton Agreement - 14 December - 1995

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Each of the Entities has its own constitution.

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Legal system:

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based on civil law system

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Suffrage:

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16 years of age, if employed; 18 years of age, universal

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Data code:

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BK

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The Dayton Agreement, signed in Paris on 14 December 1995, retained Bosnia's exterior border and created a joint multi-ethnic and democratic government. This national government - based on proportional representation similar to that which existed in the former socialist regime - is charged with conducting foreign, economic, and fiscal policy.

Related Topics:
Dayton Agreement - 14 December - 1995

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The Dayton Agreement established the Office of the High Representative (OHR) to oversee the implementation of the civilian aspects of the agreement. About 250 international and 450 local staff members are employed by the OHR.

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