Geographical Review
Geographical Review is a scientific and expert journal of the Department of Geography of the Faculty of Science at the University of Sarajevo and the Geographical Society of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which inherited the publishing role of the former Geographical Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The first edition of the Geographical Review was published in 1957, and until 1991, a total of 35 issues were published. After the proclamation of independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the publication of the Geographical Review (volume 36) continued in 2015. The editor-in-chief of the Geographical Review is Professor Amra Banda, Ph.D.
You can find out more about the Geographical Review on the website of the journal.
Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty and associates of the Department of Geography prepare and edit the magazine “Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management”, published by the Faculty of Science in Sarajevo. The journal publishes internationally peer-reviewed scientific papers, some of which are presented at the International Tourism and Hospitality Management Congress or are sent directly for publication.You can find out more about JTHM magazine on the website of the journal.
Proceedings of the Congress of Geographers
Professors and associates of the Department of Geography prepare and edit the Proceedings of the Congress of Geographers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, published by the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Science and the Geographical Society of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Proceedings publish internationally peer-reviewed scientific papers by leading scholars and researchers who share their experiences and research findings, ideas, and applications related to all aspects of theoretical and applied geography, tourism, environmental protection, spatial and urban planning, regional planning and development, and geography education. Scientific papers are presented in part at the Congress of Geographers or submitted directly for publication.
The Proceedings are published every four years in both print and electronic formats.
More information about the Proceedings is available on the Proceedings’ website.
Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Demographic Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the World”
The Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Demographic Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the World”, published by the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Science, the Centre for Advanced Studies in Sarajevo, and the Geographical Society of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, consist of nine selected papers providing an insight into current demographic challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. In addition, six papers presented at the conference were published in the scientific journal Geografski pregled, in issues 48 and 49.
All papers underwent a detailed peer-review process, with at least two reviews, in order to ensure their quality and relevance. The published papers will be of great value to researchers, the academic community, development policymakers, and all those interested in demographic issues.
More information about the Proceedings is available at the following link.
Scientific Monograph “Spatial Development of Tourism in the Selected Protected Areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia”
The scientific monograph Spatial Development of Tourism in the Selected Protected Areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia is the result of many years of highly successful cooperation between the Department of Geography of the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Science and the University of Primorska (Slovenia) – Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica. For two decades, these institutions have developed a continuous partnership through joint projects, academic mobility programmes, scientific conferences, and field activities, creating a strong foundation for the publication of this monograph.
The publication was prepared within the framework of a bilateral project focused on a comparative analysis of the spatial development of sustainable tourism in protected areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. It provides an interdisciplinary insight into spatial, ecological, social, and governance processes in six representative protected areas: Sutjeska National Park, Bijambare Protected Landscape, and Hutovo Blato Nature Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Notranjska Regional Park, Pivka Lakes Nature Park, and Strunjan Landscape Park in Slovenia.
The analyses are based on contemporary GIS methods, insights from spatial planning documents, field research, and structured interviews with management institutions. The authors address important issues of sustainable development in these areas, ranging from tourism pressure and changes in land use to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage and the role of local communities.
The monograph represents a valuable contribution to understanding the relationship between tourism and nature conservation and serves as a useful resource for researchers, tourism and environmental professionals, protected area managers, students, and policymakers. It also reflects the long-standing continuity of cooperation between the partner institutions and their shared commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of geography, tourism, and protected area management.
The editors of the monograph are Edin Hrelja, Simon Kerma, Amina Sivac, and Miha Koderman. The publisher is the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Science.
The scientific monograph is available here.
Monograph “Tourism of Bosnia and Herzegovina”
The monograph Tourism of Bosnia and Herzegovina was developed in response to the need to examine the tourism resources and attraction base of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner, through the perspective of geographical characteristics, natural and cultural diversity, and current trends. Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its rich natural and cultural heritage, possesses considerable potential for the development of various forms of tourism. At the same time, realizing this potential requires careful planning, sustainable use of resources, and alignment with contemporary trends and standards.
The monograph is intended for students, researchers, tourism and spatial planning professionals, policymakers, as well as anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the tourism potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its development dimensions.
The authors of the monograph are Aida Korjenić, Amina Sivac, Amra Banda, Amra Čaušević, Boris Avdić, Edin Hrelja, Nusret Drešković, and Ranko Mirić, while Amra Banda is the editor-in-chief of the publication.
The monograph Tourism of Bosnia and Herzegovina is available here.
Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “30 Years After Dayton”
The Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “30 Years After Dayton: Contemporary Geopolitical, Socioeconomic and Demographic Processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Neighboring Countries” have been published by the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Science and the Geographical Society of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Proceedings contain peer-reviewed papers presented at the international scientific conference held on 20 and 21 November 2025 in Sarajevo. The conference was organized by the Department of Geography of the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Science, in cooperation with the Geographical Society of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to mark the 30th anniversary of the initialling of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The conference brought together more than 60 participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad, with 19 scientific papers presented by authors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, North Macedonia, and other countries.
The papers are organized into three thematic sections: Geopolitical Processes and Challenges, Demographic Processes and Challenges, and Socioeconomic and Administrative-Territorial Challenges. The publication presents interdisciplinary research in the fields of political geography, demography, regional development, administrative and territorial organization, and other related disciplines, contributing to the understanding of contemporary processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the countries of Southeast Europe. All papers published in the Proceedings underwent a double-blind peer-review process in accordance with academic standards of scholarly publishing.
The editors of the Proceedings are Prof. Dr. Edin Hrelja, Prof. Dr. Nusret Drešković, Prof. Dr. Haris Gekić, Prof. Dr. Boris Avdić, Prof. Dr. Amra Banda, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amina Sivac. The technical editors are Ahmed Džaferagić, M.A., Aida Avdić Marić, Ph.D., Belma Durmišević, M.A., and Emina Ajanović, M.A.
The Proceedings represent the outcome of international scholarly cooperation among researchers from several European countries and contribute to the study of contemporary geopolitical, socioeconomic, and demographic processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader regional context.
The Proceedings are available here.
In addition to the journals Geographical Review, Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Collected Papers, faculty and associates of the Department of Geography publish the results of their research in other domestic and international journals. Considerable attention is dedicated to creating textbooks, workbooks, atlases, and geographical maps. Below is an overview of the published works of faculty and associates of the Department of Geography by year.