Čapljina

Čapljina (, ) is a city located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the border with Croatia a mere from the Adriatic Sea.

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Place details

Locality: Čapljina
Region: Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine
Country: Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина
Population: 0

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Čapljina
Settlement.native_name: Чапљина
Settlement.official_name: Grad ČapljinaГрад ЧапљинаCity of Čapljina
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: Capljina panorama (4).jpg
Settlement.image_alt: Panoramic view of Čapljina
Settlement.image_caption: Čapljina
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Capljina.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Capljina.svg
Settlement.image_map: BiH municipality location Čapljina.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Čapljina within Bosnia and Herzegovina
Settlement.pushpin_map: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Entity
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Canton
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Geographical region
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Herzegovina

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Wikidata facts

Population: 28122
Area: 256
Official website: www.capljina.ba
Image: Capljina panorama (4).jpg

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Commons category: Čapljina
postal code: 88300
P12749: Antofagasta

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Contents

History
Status
Settlements
Demographics
Ethnic composition
Culture
Notable residents
Sports
Twin towns – sister cities
References
Bibliography
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The river Neretva flows through the city and flows into the Adriatic just over the border. The town's landmark is a statue of King Tomislav. The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is also a prominent facet of the city. The city coat of arms contains the Croatian checkerboard, the nearby tower in Počitelj, and Saint Francis of Assisi.