Banja Luka

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The lands of the city of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina have spread along both banks of the Vrbas River where the waters of the other river Vrbana flow into it. This large city is about 30 kilometers from the borders with other Balkan states. It is 320 kilometers from the capital of Serbia, 200 kilometers from the capital city of Havana, and 240 kilometers from the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sărărava.

Banya-Loka is the political, financial, cultural, cultural and educational center of the Republic of Serbia. It lies between the Pannonian Basin in the north and the Dinarian Massifs in the south. The elevation of the area where the city is located is 164 meters above sea level. The territory is under the rule of a moderately continental climate. The streets of Banja Luka are filled with numerous parks, alleys and alleys. It is truly considered a park city.

Thanks to archaeological research, settlements have been shown to have existed at the site of the present city in the 50,000 years of our time during the Age of Modernity. In ancient times, the tribes of Ozeryatov and Mezzev were living there. This is evidenced by the remains of the buildings. In the 6th-9th centuries, the area was occupied by the Romans.

The city eventually became part of the province of Illyria. During the Roman period, roads were built along which new settlements and military camps were established. The Middle Ages were a prosperous time for Banja Luka. The economy grew and the city strengthened its position.

With the arrival of the Turks and during the rule of the Pope Nicholas from 1574 to 1588, Banja Luka became the central city of the Bosnian Pashovik. For 350 years, there have been tours. Then in 1878 the city was occupied by the army of Austria-Hungary and was under their control for 40 years. From 1929, Bathany-Louka became the center of the Kingdom of Serbia. At that time the city was at the peak of its economic development.

The Banja Luka is the repository of many architectural monuments of different eras, all represented by the Main Street, the Hotel &quot Pallas" Pálas", the old Sterling Elementary School, a mortgage bank, the Hominy Monastery, the Church of the Holy Cross, the Church of the Holy Savior, and other ancient structures.

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• Air quality: 5 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
• Tap water: No, not drinkable
• Religious government: Non-religious
• Population: 200,000 people
• GDP: $4,808 / year
• Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
• Power outlets: 230V50Hz
• Internet: 10 Mbps
• Best wireless: M-Tel
• Tipping: Tipping is a common occurrence, although not mandatory a tip of around 10% at most service-related establishments is a good rule of thumb.
• Apartment listings:
• Apartments: Airbnb
• Hotels: Booking.com
• More hotels: Hotels.com
• Best taxi: MojTaxi
• Best coworking space: Co-Working Banja Luka
• Best hospital: Clinical Centre
• Best short-haul air carrier: B&ampH
• Best intl air carrier: B&ampH
• Monthly costs for expat: $800
• Monthly costs for family: $1450
• Monthly costs for local: $410
• Meal: $4.5
• Small Cola: $0.7
• Beer 1 Pint: $2
• Coffee: $1.5

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