School life
In a Bosnia and Herzegovina classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalSarajevo
- Population~3.4 million
- Time zoneEurope/Belgrade (UTC +1)
- CurrencyBosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)
Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Sarajevo marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Sarajevo
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Fun facts
What makes Bosnia and Herzegovina a bit special.
Stari Most
Mostar's famous old stone bridge arching high over the Neretva River
Open lesson
Baščaršija
Sarajevo's centuries-old bazaar packed with craftspeople and coffee aromas
Open lesson
Una National Park
Cascading emerald waterfalls and crystal-clear rivers in the northwest
Open lesson
Sutjeska National Park
Bosnia's oldest national park, home to one of Europe's last primeval forests
Open lesson
Kravica Waterfalls
A horseshoe of natural travertine waterfalls on the Trebižat River
Open lesson
Pliva Lakes & Wooden Mills
Twin mountain lakes with a row of ancient wooden watermills still turning on the river
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐻
Brown Bear
Europe's largest land animal roams Bosnia's mountain forests
Open lesson
- 🐆
Eurasian Lynx
Europe's largest wild cat, with enormous padded paws that work like snowshoes
Open lesson
- 🦌
Chamois
Nimble mountain goat-antelopes that sprint across rocky cliffs at breathtaking speed
Open lesson
- 🦅
Golden Eagle
One of Europe's mightiest raptors, master of the Dinaric mountain skies
Open lesson
- 🦅
Griffon Vulture
Enormous soaring scavengers that keep mountain ecosystems clean and healthy
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Bosnian
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹBosnia and Herzegovina has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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