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Transportation plays a very important role in the economic development of a country. Transportation contributes largely in the export trading operations of a country and also helps its tourism sector. A country may have huge natural resources and agricultural productivity and base of industrial operations but without proper transport system it cannot flourish. You will find that most of the well developed countries with flourishing economy have got a well developed infrastructure for transportation. All modes of public transportation, like roadways, railways and waterways are major support for the economic development and tourism in a country, but perhaps air transportation is surely the biggest contributor to it. The airports in a country largely help in its public transportation and trading operations and also bring it closer to the rest of the world. That's why airports are said to be international gateways of a country. This is true for airports in all the countries of the world and airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina are not an exception.
Located in the Balkan Peninsula in the Southern part of the continent of Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the least developed nations in the world. The geographical location of Bosnia and Herzegovina is unique. The country shares its border with Croatia in North, South and West, with Montenegro in South and Serbia in the East. Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost a landlocked country and covers a geographical area of 51,129 square kilometers. For its unique geographical location, Bosnia and Herzegovina is quite popular as a tourist destination and is visited by a large number of international tourists. Despite its economic condition, Bosnia and Herzegovina has got quite a well developed transport service network which has made traveling in the country easier for people. You can easily reach the major tourist destinations by availing the aerial routes because the airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina are served by several international airlines.
Sarajevo International Airport is the largest and main international airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The airport is located towards the Southwest of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located 23 kilometers away from the city of Banja Luka, Banja Luka International Airport or Mahovljani Airport is also one of the major airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Banja Luka International Airport is served by several domestic and a few international airlines. Another important airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Mostar International Airport. Since the year 1965, Mostar International Airport has been serving as a major hub for domestic flights.
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