Overview

Encyclopedia of Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1 items

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sovereign state

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a sovereign state. Capital: Sarajevo. Form of government: federal parliamentary republic. Legislature: Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Official language(s): Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian. Population: about 3,816,459 (2022). Area: about 51,209 km².

Administrative seat: Sarajevo
Population: 3,816,459
Area: 51,209 km²
Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina dinar, convertible mark
Official language: Croatian · Serbian · Bosnian
Continent: Europe
Admin code: BIH

Boundary & compliance notes

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Disclaimer

Area, population, form of government and office holders of Bosnia and Herzegovina follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.