Bosnia and Herzegovina independence referendum, 1992
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An independence referendum
was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina
between 29 February and 1 March 1992. The result was 99.7% in favour with a 63.6% voter turnout. Independence was strongly favoured by Bosniac and Bosnian Croat voters, but the referendum was largely boycotted by Bosnian Serbs.
Independence referendum
An independence referendum is a type of referendum in which the citizens of a territory decide whether the territory should become an independent country. The independence referendum is considered successful if the citizens vote in favor of independence or unsuccessful if they do not...
was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
between 29 February and 1 March 1992. The result was 99.7% in favour with a 63.6% voter turnout. Independence was strongly favoured by Bosniac and Bosnian Croat voters, but the referendum was largely boycotted by Bosnian Serbs.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,061,932 | 99.7 |
| Against | 6,037 | 0.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 5,227 | – |
| Total | 2,073,568 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||