Ozren (Ilijaš)

Ozren (Ilijaš) is a geographical area located within the municipality of Ilijaš, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It refers to a mountain area and, more specifically, often denotes a local community (mjesna zajednica) within the Ilijaš municipality. The area is characterized by its mountainous terrain, forests, and rural settlements.

The name "Ozren" is derived from a regional name applied to mountains across the Balkans. The addition of "(Ilijaš)" serves to distinguish this specific Ozren from other locations bearing the same name, particularly the Ozren mountain range near Doboj.

The Ozren (Ilijaš) area is predominantly inhabited by a population engaged in agriculture, forestry, and other rural activities. It is connected to other parts of the Ilijaš municipality and to Sarajevo via road networks. The region's natural environment offers opportunities for hiking, recreation, and potentially tourism, though infrastructure and services may be limited in some areas. The history of the Ozren (Ilijaš) region is intertwined with the broader history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including periods of Ottoman rule, Austro-Hungarian administration, and the more recent Bosnian War.