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Bosnian Austrians (locally and colloquially known as Esterajheri) are citizens of Austria whose ancestry can be traced to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The vast majority of Bosnians emigrated to Austria during and after the Bosnian War of the 1990s, though a large number emigrated as early as the 19th century.

Communities[edit]

The largest Bosnian communities in Austria are found in Graz, Linz and Wels; followed by Salzburg, Villach, and Vienna.

A historic moment for the Bosnians of Austria took place on 29 June 2013 in the city of Wels. The Trg Bošnjaka (Bosniak Square) in front of the Bosnian Austrian Cultural Center was opened as a token of appreciation and the good cooperation between Bosnian Austrians and the city administration.

Demographics[edit]

According to the population census for 2014 conducted by "Statistik Austria" (Austrian federal agency for statistics), the total number of people with Bosnian migrational background in Austria was 155,050 and they comprised 1.9% of the total population.

Notable Bosnian Austrians[edit]

• Alen Orman, footballer
• Amer Hrustanović, wrestler
• Anel Hadžić, footballer
• Azra Aksamija, artist and architectural historian
• Boris Nemšić, Businessman and the former CEO of Telekom Austria
• Davor Lamesic, basketball player
• Deniz Mujić, footballer
• Edin Salkić, handball player
• Emir Dilaver, footballer
• Ena Kadić, Miss Austria 2013
• Gorica Aćimović, handball player
• Haris Bukva, footballer
• Irfan Škiljan, inventor of IrfanView
• Jasna Kolar-Merdan, retired handball player
• Madita, singer
• Monice, singer
• Nina Kusturica, film director
• Mirela Dedić, handballer who plays for the Austrian national team
• Sanel Kuljić, footballer
• Smail Balić, historian
• Sena Jurinac, soprano
• Zlatko Junuzović, footballer playing for SV Werder Bremen and the Austrian national team

See also[edit]

• Diaspora studies
• Bosniaks
• Bosnians
• Die Bosniaken Kommen

References[edit]

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