Butmir
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Butmir (Template:Lang-sr-cyrl) is a neighborhood in the municipality of Ilidža, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo International Airport, the main airport of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Butmir.
Geography
The Butmir region is very rich in flint. A small stream passes through before connecting to the Željeznica river in central Ilidža.
Historical importance
Butmir is known for archaeological finds dating back to the Neolithic period. The residents some 5,000 years ago formed a distinct group, which is today known as the Butmir culture.
Sports
Football Club Plavi Put is located in Butmir.
Climate
NATO Training Centre
Butmir contains an important NATO base in this region. The Butmir Training Centre near Sarajevo is one of the 15 verified NATO training centres. The Butmir Training Centre was formed in April 2005 through partnership of 12 countries, including the United States. [1]
See also
- Butmir culture
- Butmir Training Centre
- Sarajevo International Airport
- Tunnel D-B, linking Butmir with Dobrinja during the Siege of Sarajevo.