Kaplja

Kaplja is a municipality in the Bileća municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located in the region of Republika Srpska, it is situated along the Trebišnjica River.

History of Kaplja dates back to old times. Excavations in the area have discovered various artifacts and relics from the prehistoric period. This suggests that the area was settled by early human inhabitants. During the Middle Ages, Kaplja was part of the medieval state of Bosnia.

After the decline of the medieval state of Bosnia, Kaplja underwent various periods of occupation and rule. In the 16th century, the area was administered as part of the Sanjak of Zvornik, under the Ottoman Empire. Following the Ottoman occupation, Kaplja was affected by various conflicts and wars.

In modern times, Kaplja has roughly the same ethnic and demographic structure found in other areas of Republika Srpska. The territory also possesses abundant natural resources. The most notable one is the Trebišnjica River, which, in addition to its economic and industrial significance, also affects the microclimate and local climate.

Economy of the area is primarily driven by agriculture, hunting, and riverside industries. Along with agriculture, Kaplja's economy is also shaped by forestry and wood processing.

As part of wider regional integration initiatives, citizens of Kaplja, as with their counterpart in Republika Srpska, rely on monetary compensation and other incentives provided by national and regional authorities for bettering civic life and inter-regional social dynamics.