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St. Louis hides a surprising secret: it’s home to the largest Bosnian population outside Bosnia, with 60,000 to 70,000 people thriving in a vibrant cultural hub born from refugee resilience. After the 1990s Bosnian War, thousands resettled here, drawn by affordability and support, clustering in south St. Louis’s “Little Bosnia” before spreading outward. Today, their impact echoes nationwide — from Chef Loryn Nalic’s James Beard Award-winning Bosnian cuisine to booming local businesses and packed sports events. Organizations like the Bosnian Chamber of Commerce and Saint Louis University’s Center for Bosnian Studies are preserving heritage while fueling economic growth, proving this community’s deep, lasting imprint on the city.

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