Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in the Southern Europe region at latitude 43.915886 and longitude 17.679076 and is part of the European continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
43° 54' 57.19'' N
17° 40' 44.67'' E
You can see the location of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the world map below:
Bosnia and Herzegovina on the World Map
Bosnia and Herzegovina Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) are:
- Croatia (HR)
- Montenegro (ME)
- Serbia (RS)
Maritime Borders
Bosnia and Herzegovina borders the Adriatic Sea.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Key Facts
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 43.915886 Longitude: 17.679076 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: BA Alpha 3: BIH |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇧🇦 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +387 |
| Capital city | Sarajevo |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Europe Southern Europe |
| Country Area | 51,197 sq km |
| Population 2024 |
3,164,253 World Rank: 135 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Life expectancy | 77.8 |
| Major languages | Bosnian (official) 52.9%, Serbian (official) 30.8%, Croatian (official) 14.6%, other 1.6%, no answer 0.2% (2013 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .ba |
| Biggest Airport | Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) |
| Average temperature |
9.85 °C 49.73 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 2 entities 1 district with special status |
| Political system | Parliamentary democracy |
Bosnia and Herzegovina Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Upper middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Convertible Mark (BAM) |
| GDP in 2024 |
$29.6 (billions of USD) World Rank: 112 |
| GDP per capita in 2024 |
$9,359 World Rank: 103 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Manufacturing, energy, agriculture, tourism |
| Top 5 Import Countries | Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia |
| Top 5 Export Countries | Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia |
Biggest Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Here are the largest cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on 2024 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Sarajevo | 696,731 |
| Banja Luka | 221,106 |
| Zenica | 164,423 |
| Tuzla | 142,486 |
| Mostar | 104,518 |
| Bihac | 75,641 |
| Ilidza | 71,277 |
| Lukavac | 44,520 |
| Bugojno | 41,378 |
| Brcko | 38,968 |