Bosna

Bosna is a term with several related meanings connected to Bosnia and Herzegovina and its cultural region. The most prominent usage refers to the Bosna river, a central watercourse in the country. The river flows through the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including near the capital Sarajevo, before it joins the Sava river. It has historically influenced settlement, agriculture and industry in central Bosnia and serves as an important hydrological feature of the region.

Geographically and historically, the name Bosna is closely associated with the country and the broader region of Bosnia. In various languages and historical contexts, Bosna is used to denote the area known as Bosnia or the Bosnian part of the country, sometimes appearing in references to the nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina itself.

Bosna is also the name of a popular Bosnian fast food dish. This street snack is typically described as a sausage served in a soft bread roll with onions and a distinctive sauce, and it may include curry powder or other seasonings. The dish is a familiar, longstanding element of Sarajevo’s street food culture and is widely available in Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby regions.

Overall, Bosna functions as a geographic, cultural and culinary label tied to the region around Bosnia and Herzegovina, most notably the Bosna river, as well as to local traditions and everyday life.