Zenica-Doboj Canton

The Zenica-Doboj Canton is an administrative region in central Bosnia with twelve municipalities spread across mountainous terrain and river valleys. The area is characterized by industrial sites, forests, and multiple waterways that cut through the landscape.

The canton was established in 1995 following the Dayton Agreement, creating a new administrative structure within Bosnia's Federation. This formation came after years of conflict and marked the beginning of a new political order in the region.

The region is a center of steel production and metalworking with a history of industrial labor that continues to shape daily life today. People from different backgrounds live here together and share markets, schools, and workplaces, a pattern that has developed over generations.

The main transportation routes connect the canton's capital Zenica with other major cities through an extensive network of roads and railways. These connections allow easy access to different areas within the canton and to destinations beyond.

The Zenica coal mine holds one of Europe's largest coal reserves and has shaped the region's metallurgical industry for decades. Visitors can still see the impact of this mining activity on the landscape and local economy today.

Location: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital city: Zenica

Shares border with: Sarajevo Canton

Website: http://zdk.ba

GPS coordinates: 44.23333,18.20000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24