West Herzegovina Canton, Administrative canton in Herzegovina region, Bosnia and Herzegovina
West Herzegovina Canton spreads across 1,362 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with the Čvrsnica mountain range dominating the northern landscape.
The canton territory belonged to the medieval South Slavic principality of Zachlumia until Ottoman forces gained control of the region in 1483.
The population of 94,898 inhabitants maintains strong ties to Croatian traditions, with Catholic religious celebrations marking the annual calendar of events.
The cantonal government, operating from Široki Brijeg, manages local affairs through an assembly of 23 directly elected representatives who oversee regional development.
Agriculture occupies 30,000 hectares of land where farmers cultivate fruits, vegetables, and grapes for wine production in the sub-Mediterranean climate conditions.
Location: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capital city: Široki Brijeg
GPS coordinates: 43.40000,17.41667
Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:10
Kravica Waterfall
31.3 km
Kravica
31.3 km
Blidinje Nature Park
24.6 km
Biokovo Nature Park
27.9 km
Zaostrog
30.8 km
Mogorjelo
40.6 km
Apparition Hill
33.2 km
Stadion Gospin dolac
17.2 km
Drvenik, Gradac
30.3 km
Brist
32 km
Živogošće
31.7 km
Donji Vinjani
15.2 km
Igrane
32.1 km
Stadion Pecara
14.9 km
Ljubuški Fortress
24.9 km
Podaca
32.1 km
Otrić-Seoci
27.3 km
Rašćane
22.5 km
Kozica
22.3 km
Walled town of Počitelj
39.1 km
Dubrave, Pojezerje
32.7 km
Vrgorsko polje
26.9 km
Mokri Dolac Stadium
10.6 km
Drašnice
32.2 km
Franciscan monastery of Široki Brijeg
14.2 km
Drežnica Valley
25.7 km
Počitelj Citadel
39 km
Franciscan monastery Humac
14.2 kmReviews
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