Bosnia and Herzegovina...
Some people believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina has almost 100.000 mines as a result of the 1992-1995 war. As you can see many places which have been natural protected sites are marked as land mines. The scars of the war can still remain.Thank godness, people have finally started looking at the signs and stopped taking them off. Land mines have killed almost 2000 people since the end of the war 11 years ago. This does not mean that the country is not safe, it just means that you have to watch where you are walking, ask the people where the mind fields are (because some of them are really close to the cities) and don't go into the hills and forests alone!
For those of you who don't know it, demining is a very expensive process which sometimes takes years. At least the people know where the mines are and the signs are there so you can watch your step, at least for the time being (some estimate even for the next 5-10 years).
If you are visiting Sarajevo, you can contact me and I will show you where NOT to go :)
5 Comments:
ah quite sad - land mines are the worst inventions ever - wars may end but the nightmare continues for those who live in the area - If I'm not mistaken, I believe the U.S. was one of the few countries that did not wish to sign the ban on landmines US and Land Mine Policy - kinda sad but nice to see the people of Bosnia and herzegovina have moved on and staying positive amist the uglies - people like you to keeping the faith and loyalty and showing the beautiful sides of the country - the bridge photos yadayada - very nice.
Land mines, it seems some peoples minds are filled with land mines. I used to live in Dubrovnik, I've traveled through Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Macedonia. But my favorite area is along the Adriatic Sea; Croatia. And of course the island of Hvar. I can taste my favorite dish ćhvapčići.
Land mines, yes. Did I step on one? No. But I was enchanted by the Slavic culture.
If I was ever in Sarajevo I would contact you about where not to go, but I was thinking more along the lines of restaurants and nightclubs! ;o)
i find it incredible that people have spent energy and thought into burying these mines, so that others fall into them. its beyond my comprehension.
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That is so sad needing to keep a constance awareness for landmines. War brings so much continuing hurt. But I'm glad to see that you don't let it bog your life down.
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