Crvica is a village (bosanski: selo) situated within the municipality of Srebrenica in the entity of Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The settlement is located in the eastern part of the country, near the Drina River basin, and forms part of the wider geographic region known as the Podrinje.
Geography
- Coordinates: Approximately 44°37′N latitude and 19°21′E longitude.
- The village lies at an elevation of roughly 300–350 m above sea level and is surrounded by a mixture of agricultural land and forested hills typical of the Srebrenica area.
Administrative status
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Entity: Republika Srpska
- Canton/Region: Not applicable (entity-level administration)
- Municipality: Srebrenica
Demographics
According to the 2013 population census for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Crvica had a total of 107 inhabitants. The majority of residents identified as ethnic Serbs, with a minor presence of Bosniaks and others. (The 1991 census recorded a slightly larger population, but detailed ethnic breakdowns for the village at that time are not readily available.)
History
Crvica, like many settlements in the Srebrenica municipality, has a history that reflects the broader historical developments of eastern Bosnia, including Ottoman rule, Austro‑Hungarian administration, and incorporation into Yugoslavia. In the 1990s, the village was affected by the Bosnian War (1992–1995). Specific events directly involving Crvica are not extensively documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources; however, its proximity to the Srebrenica town means it experienced the same regional humanitarian and security challenges during that period.
Infrastructure and economy
The local economy is primarily based on small‑scale agriculture, livestock raising, and seasonal labor migration. The village is connected to nearby settlements and the municipal centre of Srebrenica via local road networks. Basic utilities such as electricity and water supply are provided by the municipal authorities of Republika Srpska.
Cultural and notable sites
There are no widely recorded monuments or heritage sites specifically associated with Crvica in major cultural registers. The surrounding area contains typical rural Bosnian architecture, including a small village mosque/serbian Orthodox chapel used by the local community.
References
- Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Population Census 2013, results for the municipality of Srebrenica.
- Official Gazette of the Republic of Srpska, Administrative-territorial organization (provides settlement listings).
All information presented is based on publicly available census data and administrative records. No speculative statements are included.
