Bosnia and Herzegovina

Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Southeast Europe, Europe, bordering Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Sarajevo

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southeast Europe

Population

3,323,929

Land area

51,209 km²

ISO codes

BA / BIH

Languages

Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)

Calling code

+387

Internet domain

.ba

How Bosnia and Herzegovina compares

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 131st of 194 countries on this site by population and 125th by land area — roughly 0.04% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 28th of 45 by population and 26th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Bosnia and Herzegovina flag breaks down as 56.5% blue, 37.5% yellow and 6% white.

• 56.5% blue
• 37.5% yellow
• 6% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 helped trigger the outbreak of World War I.
2. The Old Bridge of Mostar, destroyed in the 1990s and rebuilt, is a UNESCO symbol of reconciliation.
3. Bosnian coffee — thick, slow, and social — is served in a džezva and sipped for hours in cafés.
4. The country is home to medieval stećci tombstones, scattered across the landscape as UNESCO heritage.
5. Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics in a valley ringed by mountains.

Bordering countries

• Croatia
• Montenegro
• Serbia

Bosnia and Herzegovina: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.

What continent is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Europe, specifically the Southeast Europe subregion.

What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of roughly 3,323,929 people, across a land area of 51,209 km².

What language is spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The main languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

Which countries border Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina shares a land border with 3 countries: Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia.