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| Political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina Politička podjela Bosne i Hercegovine Политичка подјела Босне и Херцеговине | |
|---|---|
.svg) Political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina:Republika Srpska entity (1),Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina entity (2),Brčko District condominium (3) | |
| Category | Federated state |
| Location |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Created | |
| Number | 2 entities and 1 condominium |
| Populations | 85,000 (Brčko District) – 2,243,000 (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
| Areas | 493 km2 (Brčko District) – 26,110.5 km2 (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
Thepolitical divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina were created by theDayton Agreement. The agreement divides the country into two federalentities: theFederation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and theRepublika Srpska (RS) and onecondominium of the two entities named theBrčko District.
The vast majority of the population in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina isBosniaks andCroats. In contrast, inRepublika Srpska, the vast majority areSerbs. Due to the entities' high powers and the political differences between them, Bosnia and Herzegovina is described as aconfederation.
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is split into 10cantons, local governing units endowed with substantial autonomy. In contrast, Republika Srpska operates under a centralised government structure. While the state level holds limited exclusive or joint responsibilities, the entities wield most of the authority. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska control the majority of jurisdictions and resources, each with its own constitutions, presidents, parliaments, governments, and prime ministers. They manage citizenship matters and primarily enforce laws since the state level lacks this ability. The entities serve as the primary level for distributing state-collected funds and oversee a significant portion of civil and political rights. They hold direct representation in state-level institutions and essentially possess veto power over all state policies.[1]
| Name | Area (km2) | Pop. | Density (km2) | Ethnic groups | Munic. | Status | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine Федерација Босне и Херцеговине | 26,110.5 | 2,243,000 | 85.9 | Bosniaks (70.40%) Croats (22.44%) Serbs (2.55%) | 79 (including 22 cities) | Entity |  |
 Republika SrpskaРепублика Српска Republika Srpska | 24,532.8 | 1,209,000 | 49.3 | Serbs (82.95%) Bosniaks (12.69%) Croats (2.27%) | 64 (including 10 cities) | Entity |  |
| Brčko District Brčko Distrikt Брчко Дистрикт | 493 | 85,000 | 172.4 | Bosniaks (42.36%) Serbs (34.58%) Croats (20.66%) | — | Self-governing district |  |
