But much else in western Herzegovina, the Croatian stronghold inside this ethnically divided republic, seems untouched by the war.

Prices are set at black market levels, payable only in the new Croatian currency used in western Herzegovina, or in German marks.

The green flag with the white crescent and star pointing to the left was used by Bosniak landlords in border parts in southern and western Herzegovina.

The situation in western Herzegovina is even more dire.

Thanks to this fun protest project, its motel became one of most popular places in western Herzegovina.

The militia draws most of its strength not from central Bosnia but from western Herzegovina, where the Croatian population has a reputation for fervent nationalism.

His parents were Croat immigrants from western Herzegovina near Ljubuški (now part of Bosnia and Herzegovina).

After the ending of the Bosnian War, peace came to the area: UN peace troops were stationed in western Herzegovina.

(1) Croats fighting in western Herzegovina are not part of the Croatian Army.

The frequent "holdups" of UN and private humanitarian aid convoys passing through western Herzegovina and central Bosnia were a particular problem.