Central Bosnia Canton

Central Bosnia Canton is an administrative region in the northern part of the country comprising multiple municipalities at varying elevations. The landscape shifts between mountains, valleys, and fertile fields, crossed by roads connecting the towns of Travnik, Zenica, and Kiseljak.

The territory formed in 1994 as a new administrative unit following peace agreements to create a stable structure in a previously devastated area. This establishment marked the start of modern administrative organization in this part of Bosnia.

The region is shaped by a living mix of Bosnian and Croatian traditions visible in music, festivals, and village architecture. You can see these influences everywhere in how people here live together and maintain their customs.

Exploring is possible year-round, with spring and autumn offering comfortable temperatures. Most places are reachable by car, though road quality varies, better in larger towns and more challenging in remote areas.

The region generates much of its power through hydroelectric plants fed by rivers flowing from the mountains. This water-driven energy is a quiet but important feature of the local economy.

Location: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital city: Travnik

Elevation above the sea: 748 m

Shares border with: Sarajevo Canton

GPS coordinates: 44.10000,17.65000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29