The country was devastated by war twenty years ago and is still suffering from the effects of that painful period.
Recently there have been riots across the country as the country’s economy continues to struggle.
But the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team have been a beacon of light for a troubled nation.
Since 2008 the side has narrowly missed out on qualification for the European Championships and the World Cup.
But last October Vedad Ibesvic scored an historic goal the ensured the Bosnians would play in the first World Cup at Brazil 2014.
For the large community in Australia it was a special moment.
“It actually brought me to tears. I guess that's why people get so emotional because since the war we haven't achieved something this incredible,” said Bosnian Australian Jasmina Pedic.
“It brings everyone together, back as one, even though there is many different background and nationalities living in Bosnia, when we qualified we felt like one again.”
This unifying force has the potential to galvanise the nation if the team can produce a good showing in a group consisting Argentina, Iran and Nigeria.
“It's still very difficult in Bosnia with lots of crime and financial difficulties but hopefully things can develop from the moment especially if they do well at the World Cup,” said Bosnian Australian Mirza Pedic.
For a country beset by some many difficulties support for the national football team is the one thing Bosnians around the world can agree on.
