Where is Vlašić mountain located?
Q: Where is Vlašić mountain located?
A: Vlašić mountain is located in the very center of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Q: What is the highest peak of Vlašić mountain, and how high is it?
A: The highest peak of Vlašić mountain is Paljenik, which stands at an elevation of 1,943 m.
Q: What is Vlašić mountain famous for?
A: Vlašić mountain is famous for its pastures, cattle-breeding, and cheese.
Q: What is the history of Vlašić cheese?
A: Vlašić cheese was first brought to the area by the Vlassi people since the end of the Roman Empire. Originally it was made from sheep milk but later from cow milk, and it is left to ripen for up to three months.
Q: What are the Tornjak and Pramenka animals known for?
A: The Tornjak is a dog breed that has existed for over a thousand years and is bred to guard sheep from wolves and bears. Pramenka sheep is also known in the area.
Q: Why is Vlašić mountain named after the Vlassi people?
A: Vlašić mountain is named after the Vlassi people, also known as Vlachs in Bosnia, who tended their sheep there since the end of the Roman Empire and brought Vlašić cheese to the area around the year 1,000.
Q: What is the meaning of the word Tornjak?
A: The word Tornjak comes from the Croatian language, where it means "a fenced area for sheep."
