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. The climate is continental moderate with average 143 rainy days in a year. Banjaluka also has 1821 sunny hours during the year, average annual temperature is 12°C. The lowest ever recorded temperature was 27.4°C, and hottest was 41.1°C. Banjaluka is also well known by the nickname "the green town" as this town has over 2400 acres of green areas out of which 1000 acres are located through the town. The zone of the Vrbas River, one of the most beautiful mountain rivers, beautifies everything around. Before its entering in Banjaluka the river is passing trough the nature masterpiece, the Canyon of Vrbas. In the Vrbas River and other Banjaluka rivers swimming and fishing is possible. There are many hunting areas near the town, so hunters and fishermen are on their field here.