Ljubuški facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ljubuški
Љубушки
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| Grad Ljubuški Град Љубушки City of Ljubuški |
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Location of Ljubuški within Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 Ljubuški
Location in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Country |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| Entity | Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Canton | West Herzegovina Canton | ||
| Geographical region | Herzegovina | ||
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| • City | 292.7 km2 (113.0 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • City | 28,184 | ||
| • Density | 96.290/km2 (249.39/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 4,023 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Post code |
88320
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| Area code | +387 039 | ||
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Ljubuški (Cyrillic: Љубушки) is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the West Herzegovina Canton, which is part of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The beautiful Kravica waterfalls are found near the city, close to the town of Studenci. Ljubuški is also known for its many dogs!
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History of Ljubuški
Ljubuški was first mentioned in official records way back in 1444. This shows it has a long and interesting past.
Ljubuški During the Bosnian War
During the Bosnian War, which was part of the Yugoslav Wars, Ljubuški played an important role. It served as a main base for the Croatian Defence Forces.
People and Population
Ljubuški is home to many people. In 2013, the total population of the city area was about 28,184. The main city center itself had about 4,023 people.
Who Lives in Ljubuški?
Most people living in Ljubuški are Croats. In 2013, about 96.76% of the total population were Croats. There is also a group of Bosniaks, making up about 2.54% of the population. Other smaller groups also live in the city.
Sports in Ljubuški
Ljubuški is a city that loves sports! It is especially famous for its successful handball team.
- Handball: The city is home to HRK Izviđač, which is Bosnia and Herzegovina's most successful handball club. They have won the Bosnia and Herzegovina Championship eight times!
- Football: There are two football clubs in Ljubuški: NK Sloga Ljubuški and NK Ljubuški.
- Basketball: The city also has a basketball club called HKK Ljubuški.
See also
In Spanish: Ljubuški para niños
