Herzegovina, Historical region in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Herzegovina is a geographic region in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering karst mountains and forested hills. The Neretva River runs through the area from northeast to southwest, forming deep valleys between limestone ridges.
In 1454, Ottoman forces conquered the territory and named it after Duke Stjepan Vukčić Kosača, who had ruled the area as a Christian lord before them. Ottoman rule lasted until 1878, when Austria-Hungary took over administration.
The region contains a mixture of Islamic, Orthodox Christian, and Catholic religious sites, reflecting the presence of Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats populations.
The city of Mostar serves as the main transport hub for traveling through the area, connecting the northern and southern parts of the region. Roads pass through several climate zones, from Mediterranean near the coast to continental in the mountains.
Near Ljubuški, the Kravica waterfalls drop over a width of about 120 meters (400 feet) into natural pools. The falls formed through the Trebižat River, which cuts through the porous limestone rock.
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