The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a blue field, at the center of which is a large yellow hoist-side facing right-angled triangle that is based on the top edge and spans the height of the field. Adjacent to the hypotenuse of this triangle are nine adjoining five-pointed white stars with the top and bottom stars cut in half by the edges of the field.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

EuropeSoutheast EuropeIndependentUN Member

Bosnia and Herzegovina (officially Bosnia and Herzegovina) is an independent country located in Southeast Europe, Europe. With a population of 3,422,000 people, it ranks #135 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 51,209 km² (#130 globally), with a population density of 67 people per km². The capital city is Sarajevo. The official languages are Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.

Key Facts

Population

3,422,000

#135 world ranking

Area

51,209 km²

#130 world ranking

Population Density

67/km²

Capital

Sarajevo

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+01:00

Continent

Europe

Bordering Countries

3

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (3)

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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 3,422,000 people, ranking #135 in the world by population.
How big is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers an area of 51,209 km², ranking #130 in the world by area. The population density is 67 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina are: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.
What is the currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (KM).
What countries border Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares borders with 3 countries: Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro.

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