Republika Srpska is one of the two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina, the other being the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in 1992 during the Bosnian War, it has its own government and institutions, operating under the framework of the Dayton Agreement, which ended the conflict in 1995. The capital of Republika Srpska is Banja Luka, which is also its largest city. The entity has a predominantly Serb population and is known for its distinct cultural and historical identity, reflecting the heritage of the Serbian people in the region.