Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦: capital Sarajevo, population 3.2 million, located in Europe. Currency: Convertible Mark (KM). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Sarajevo
- Population: 3.2 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Bosnian, Croatian & Serbian
- Currency: Convertible Mark (KM)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Area: 51,209 km² (19,772 sq mi)
- Region: Southeast Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Bosnian, Herzegovinian
- Internet domain: .ba
Fun Facts About Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Its capital hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984.
- Has a famous old bridge in Mostar that was rebuilt after a war.
- One of the few countries with a tri-presidency system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina known for?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is known for several things — Its capital hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984; Has a famous old bridge in Mostar that was rebuilt after a war; One of the few countries with a tri-presidency system.
How big is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers about 51,209 square kilometers (19,772 square miles), in the Southeast Europe region.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina landlocked?
No. Bosnia and Herzegovina has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Bosnia and Herzegovina called?
People from Bosnia and Herzegovina are called Bosnian, Herzegovinian.
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
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