Hypsometric Distribution of Population of the Republic of Srpska

Abstract

Spatial-demographic distribution of population in the Republic of Srpska reflects the long-term historic, political, economic, settlement and demographic factors which determine the population distribution along with the natural conditions and modern determinants of social-economic development. The mutual impact of these factors caused the spatial-demographic polarization and irregular population distribution within the Republic of Srpskageospace. The population is mostly concentrated at low altitudes, in urban centers and areas with high-quality traffic connections.In contrast with these areas, there is an extensive process of depopulation in rural settlements, highland regions and areas along the entity borderline with BiH Federation.