Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in the heart of the Balkans in Southeast Europe, bordering Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro, with a short coastline along the Adriatic Sea. The country has diverse climatic conditions: the inland region of Bosnia has a continental climate, while Herzegovina is characterized by a Mediterranean climate.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a rich and complex history shaped by different civilizations and cultures. From prehistoric settlements, the region developed through the medieval Banate and Kingdom of Bosnia, followed by centuries under the Ottoman Empire and later the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. In the 20th century, the country was part of Yugoslavia, gaining independence in 1992. The war that followed ended with the Dayton Peace Agreement in 1995, which established the country’s current constitutional structure.
Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a multicultural society whose capital and largest city is Sarajevo.
Located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, Sarajevo offers an excellent setting for international scientific exchange. Hosting the XIII Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC13) will provide an opportunity to highlight toxicological challenges and promote solutions for environmental and human health protection.
