Maglaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital City

The population of Maglaj has plummeted since the Bosnian War, with the municipality now overwhelmingly Bosnian Muslim after the near-total exodus of Orthodox Serbs and Catholic Croats. With a population of just 6,438 in the town and 34,980 in the entire municipality, the area has seen a dramatic demographic shift. One persistent headache is the lingering pollution issues - the Bosna river that flows through Maglaj was once heavily polluted by industrial activity, and while cleaner now, environmental standards remain a concern. This small northern Bosnian town, with its mix of traditional Ottoman architecture and modern developments, may appeal to those seeking a quieter, more homogeneous community, but the aftermath of the war has clearly left its mark.