Banjaluka is the biggest town, economical and cultural center of the Republic Srpska and the second biggest town in Bosnia and Hertzegovina. The area of Banjaluka covers 1239 sq. kilometers, has population of 250.000 - 300.000. Banjaluka spreads over both banks of the Vrbas River, in the tectonic valley that spreads NorthEast - SouthWest. The city itself covers approx. 150 sq. kilometers and coordinates are 44°44'27"" LAT. and 17°11'44'' LON. The average atitude is 164m.