Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Quick Facts…

Official NameBosnia and Herzegovina
Common NameBosnia and Herzegovina – /ˌbɑz.ni.ə ˌənd ˌhɛɹt.sə.ɡoʊˈvi.nə/
NationalityBosnian(s), Herzegovinian(s) – noun
Bosnian, Herzegovinian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1992 (from Yugoslavia)
Administrative Divisions3 first-order administrative divisions
Total Population3.8 million (#131) with 50.3% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasSarajevo (capital city)
Major LanguagesBosnian (official) 52.9%, Serbian (official) 30.8%, Croatian (official) 14.6%
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access76% of total population
CurrencyKonvertibilna Markas (BAM)
Real GDP (PPP)$54.1 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$16,700 (#102) – 2022 estimate
Total Area51,197 sq km / 19,767 sq mi (#128) with 0.02% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesCroatia, Montenegro, Serbia
Bordering Water BodiesAdriatic Sea

National Anthem: “Drzavna himna Bosne i Hercegovine” (The National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina)