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BA flag Bosnia and Herzegovina

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 3.4 million
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $9,359
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 26, 2026
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About Bosnia and HerzegovinaOverview, geography, and key facts
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to as Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply as Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe. Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest, with a 20-kilometre-long (12-mile) coast on the Adriatic Sea in the south. Bosnia has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Its geography is largely mountainous, particularly in the central and eastern regions, which are dominated by the Dinaric Alps. Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city.

Capital Sarajevo
Population 3.4 million
Area 51,209 km²
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Currency Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)
GDP/Capita $9,359
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)
GDP
$29.6B
GDP per Capita
$9,359

Development

Life Expectancy
77.9 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Europe
Capital
Sarajevo
Area
51,209 km²
Population
3,422,000
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Languages
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling Code
+387
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
BA