Bosnia-Herzegovina is a country located in Southeast Europe. It was previously part of Yugoslavia until gaining independence in 1992. The country is also known by several other synonyms, including Bosnia, BiH, B&H, and Herzegovina. Bosnia is derived from the Bosna River, while Herzegovina comes from the word herceg, meaning duke or ruler. Together they represent the two regions that make up the country. B&H is an abbreviation that combines the first letter of each region. The country has a rich cultural heritage and is home to diverse ethnic groups, including Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs.