Ironically, Serbs, Croats and Bosnian Muslims are all South Slavs of the same ethnic stock. Physically, they are indistinguishable. The Federation uses Latin script, while the Serbs use Cyrillic. There are over 30 letters in the alphabet, many of them pronounced as they are in English. In general, the Bosnian people are incredibly friendly toward visitors, but when conversation turns to politics, your best strategy is to listen.
People are eager to talk about the war but are generally convinced that their side is right.
Tufahije is an apple cake topped with walnuts and whipped cream. Bosnia's best known author is Ivo Andric, the Nobel prize-winning author of Bridge over the Drina , the first of a trilogy of historical novels. Another thing the country's famous for, it may surprise you to learn, is basketball, Bosnia's most popular sport. What may surprise you further, in case you hadn't heard, is that their players are really good. Lonely Planet Publications Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved.