The author Heinrich Renner describes his hikes in the 19th century across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia was one of the most important provinces of the Ottoman Empire, as it protected the empire's European border. In 1878, Bosnia was placed under the financial administration of Austria-Hungary, while it formally remained under the Ottoman Sultan until 1908. During this time, the term Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosna i Hercegovina) was coined. The vegetation in Bosnia is essentially typical of Central Europe. In the extensive forests, wolves, bears, and wild boars can still be found today. Bosnia is bordered to the south and west by the Dinaric Alps and Herzegovina. Herzegovina is a mountainous region characterized by the barren ridges of the Dinaric Alps. It is typically marked by extensive karst landscapes with oasis-like fertile niches.