# Ljubuški

> human settlement

**Wikidata**: [Q1018016](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1018016)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ljubuški)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ljubuski

## Summary
Ljubuški is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, established as a city entity in 1991 and located in the country's West Herzegovina Canton. As a human settlement, it functions as the administrative capital of the City of Ljubuški and encompasses surrounding villages and historical sites like the Ljubuški Fortress.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: City (human settlement; class: city)  
- **Location**: Bosnia and Herzegovina (coordinates: 43.198055555556°N, 17.546666666667°E)  
- **Area**: 292.7 square kilometers  
- **Elevation**: 100 meters above sea level  
- **Established**: 1991 (inception of the "City of Ljubuški" entity)  
- **Capital Of**: City of Ljubuški (since 1991)  
- **Postal Code**: 88320  
- **Website**: http://www.ljubuski.ba  
- **Sitelink Count**: 31  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: 37 languages (e.g., bg, bs, de, en, hr, sr)  
- **Historical Affiliation**: Located in Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1945–1991)  
- **Administrative Unit**: West Herzegovina Canton (specifically for villages like Greda, Ljubuški)  

## FAQs
**What is Ljubuški's primary administrative role?**  
Ljubuški serves as the capital of the City of Ljubuški municipality since 1991, overseeing governance for its territory and constituent villages like Dole and Lipno.  

**Which historical entities preceded modern Ljubuški?**  
Before 1991, the area was part of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1945–1991), which succeeded the Independent State of Croatia (1941–1945) and prior Yugoslav/Austro-Hungarian states.  

**What villages are included in the Ljubuški municipality?**  
Notable villages include Dole, Lipno, Stubica, Greda, Bijača, Crveni Grm, Hardomilje, Hrašljani, and Prolog, among others.  

**How is Ljubuški historically significant?**  
It features the Ljubuški Fortress, a medieval fortress with a mosque, and contains archaeological sites like the Bijača necropolis, reflecting layered cultural heritage.  

**What is Ljubuški's connection to sports?**  
The municipality is home to RK Izviđač, a Bosnian handball club founded in 1956 headquartered in Ljubuški.  

## Why It Matters
Ljubuški represents a vital administrative and cultural hub in West Herzegovina, preserving medieval heritage (e.g., the Ljubuški Fortress) while supporting modern infrastructure and community life. Its strategic location near Bosnia's border and role as a municipal center influences regional development, education, and cultural identity for its diverse villages.  

## Notable For
- **Historical Fortress**: Home to the Ljubuški Fortress, a medieval site featuring a mosque.  
- **Archaeological Sites**: Includes the Bijača necropolis, reflecting ancient settlement patterns.  
- **Administrative Continuity**: Unbroken municipal administration since 1991 despite regional political changes.  
- **Cultural Diversity**: Encompasses 37 Wikipedia-language editions, indicating global interest.  
- **Geographical Significance**: Located at 100 meters elevation, bridging Herzegovina's plains and river valleys.  

## Body  
### Geography and Demographics  
Ljubuški covers 292.7 square kilometers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated at coordinates 43.198055555556°N, 17.546666666667°E and 100 meters above sea level. It serves as the capital of the City of Ljubuški municipality, which includes villages such as Dole, Lipno, Stubica, Greda, Bijača, Crveni Grm, Hardomilje, Hrašljani, Prolog, and Veljaci. The municipality is part of the West Herzegovina Canton, with Ljubuški itself functioning as the primary administrative center since 1991.  

### History and Administration  
The area that is now Ljubuški has historically shifted between political entities: the Ottoman Empire (until 1878), Austria–Hungary (1878–1918), the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (1918–1929), the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1929–1941), the Independent State of Croatia (1941–1945), and the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1945–1991). The "City of Ljubuški" entity was formally established in 1991, coinciding with Bosnia's independence. As a municipality, it manages local governance and services for its constituent villages.  

### Cultural and Historical Landmarks  
- **Ljubuški Fortress**: A medieval fortress located within the city, distinguished by its architectural integration of a mosque.  
- **Bijača Necropolis**: An archaeological site near Bijača village, evidencing ancient habitation traditions.  
- **Village Heritage**: Villages like Crveni Grm, Hardomilje, and Hrašljani retain historical significance through preserved structures and cultural practices.  

### Infrastructure and Services  
- **Postal Services**: Operates under postal code 88320.  
- **Digital Presence**: Maintains official website http://www.ljubuški.ba for municipal information.  
- **Sports**: Hosts RK Izviđać, a handball club founded in 1956 and headquartered in Ljubuški, contributing to regional sports culture.  

### Administrative and Geographic Relationships  
- **Country**: Part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with historical ties to Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and its successor states.  
- **Administrative Units**: Directly governs 18+ villages (e.g., Dole, Lipno, Stubica) and is subdivided under West Herzegovina Canton.  
- **Geographic Codes**: Listed under geonames ID 3196324, OpenWeatherMap city ID 3196324, and GND ID 4540957-2.  

### External Recognition  
- **Media Coverage**: Feature images include panoramas (Panorama_Ljubuški02130.JPG and Ljubuski_panorama.jpg) and a locator map (BiH_municipality_location_Ljubuški.svg).  
- **Cultural Documentation**: Its history is described by sources like the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, reflected in its Wikidata description as a "human settlement."  
- **Global Identification**: Recognized via authority IDs (e.g., VIAF 125671484, FAST 1311606, LoC n99004432), facilitating cross-referencing in global knowledge systems.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. GeoNames
5. Quora