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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe
Capital
Sarajevo
Population
3,185,073
Area
51,197 km²
Currency
Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Phone Code
+387
ISO Codes
BA / BIH
ISO numeric
070
Internet domain
.ba
Timezone
UTC+1
Religion
Islam, Christianity

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Balkan nation with a complex post-war history. Sarajevo, the Jerusalem of Europe, exemplifies coexistence of multiple faiths.

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Languages

Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian

Bosnia and Herzegovina in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density62 people per km²
rank 124 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.0394 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe0.427% of its people, 0.222% of its land area
Area in square miles19,767
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeCosta Rica (51,100 km²)
Closest in populationMoldova (3,067,070 people)

Who else uses BAM?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only country in our list that uses BAM.

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 3,185,073 people.
What currency does Bosnia and Herzegovina use?
The currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM).
What languages are spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official or major languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian.

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