Sarajevo

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located at {{coor dm|43|52|N|18|25|E|}}. According to the 1991 census, its population was 429,672; currently estimated at around 290,000.

Economy

Main article: Economy of Sarajevo

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Sarajevo is economically one of the strongest regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Like many other major cities, its economy is largely based on industries such as manufacturing and tourism. As the center of various levels of area politics, many Sarajevo citizens also work in government. A number of local and international companies are present in the city and contribute to its economic health.

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Sarajevo's manufacturing deals with a wide array of products. This includes production of foods and beverages, textiles, furniture, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and metalworking. Sarajevo companies also produce unique brands of alcohol, and cigarettes.

Related Topics:
Textiles - Furniture - Automobiles - Pharmaceuticals - Metalworking - Alcohol - Cigarette

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A variety of important economic institutions are to be found in Sarajevo. The central bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina is found in the city, as are numerous other independent banks. Overall 19 different banks have their headquarters in Sarajevo. The city also holds the Sarajevo Exchange of securities, the Institute for accounting and auditing of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Board for securities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Register of valuable papers of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Related Topics:
Central bank - Accounting - Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Some major companies based in Sarajevo include Air Bosna (currently operating as BH Airlines), BH Telecom, Bosmal, Bosnalijek, CBS Bank, Dnevni Avaz, Energopetrol, Oslobodenje, Fabrika Duhana Sarajevo (Sarajevo Tobacco Factory), Sarajevska Pivara (Sarajevo Brewery), and Unioninvest. Foreign companies with a foothold in the Sarajevo region include Harris Communications, Brown & Root, ?koda Auto, and most notably, Coca Cola. The Bosnian-Malaysian firm Bosmal is also situated in the city.

Related Topics:
Air Bosna - BH Telecom - Bosmal - Bosnalijek - CBS Bank - Dnevni Avaz - Energopetrol - Oslobodenje - Fabrika Duhana Sarajevo - Sarajevska Pivara - Unioninvest - ?koda Auto - Coca Cola

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