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Donja Ričica

Donja Ričica is a village in the municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, located in the Central Bosnia Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Geography: The village covers an area of approximately 1.57 km² (0.61 sq mi) and is situated at coordinates 43°59′N 17°32′E. The stream Mlava flows through the village and empties into the Vrbas river.

Demographics: According to the 2013 census, Donja Ričica had a population of 337 residents. The ethnic composition was overwhelmingly Croatian, with 333 Croats (98.8%), 2 Serbs (0.6%), and 2 others or undeclared (0.6%).

Recent events: The village has been the subject of local news coverage regarding a dispute over the proposed expansion of the Gračanica coal mine, which residents of Donja Ričica have opposed, citing health concerns and alleging the expansion aims to displace the local Croatian population.

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