Welcome to Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 — a remarkable destination in Southeast Europe. Its official name is Bosnia and Herzegovina, and today around 3.2 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 51,209 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Bosnia and Herzegovina: key statistics, an introduction to Sarajevo, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Geographically, Bosnia and Herzegovina belongs to Southeast Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 51,209 km², which makes it the 129th largest country or territory on Earth.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a coastline as well as land borders with Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Sarajevo, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how bosnian, herzegovinian life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 3.2 million people live in Bosnia and Herzegovina, making it the 136th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Bosnia and Herzegovina is called a Bosnian, Herzegovinian.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is multilingual: the languages spoken include Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM, symbol KM). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Bosnia and Herzegovina is +387. Websites from the country typically use the .ba internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Bosnia and Herzegovina are its flag, its capital Sarajevo, and its approximate population of 3.2 million.
Neighbouring countries
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's flag emoji is 🇧🇦 — its two-letter country code is BA and its three-letter code is BIH.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina covers 51,209 km², ranking 129th in the world by area.
- With about 3.2 million people, Bosnia and Herzegovina holds the 136th spot in the world population ranking.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member state of the United Nations.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina shares borders with 3 countries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
- What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of approximately 3,164,253 people, ranking 136th in the world.
- Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina located?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The languages spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina include Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
- What currency is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM).
