What is the Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo. Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 3,422,000. The official currency is the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark and the primary language spoken is Bosnian.
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Sarajevo at a glance
| Capital city | Sarajevo |
|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 3,422,000 (134th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM) |
| Calling code | +387 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina in context
- Bosnia and Herzegovina covers 51,209 km², making it the 125th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 67 people per km² ranks 120th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia.
- With 3,422,000 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina holds about 7.5% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.4% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Bosnia and Herzegovina has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina — FAQ
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
Is Sarajevo the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Sarajevo is both the capital and the largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What country is Sarajevo in?
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What continent is Sarajevo in?
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is located in Europe.
Is Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sarajevo is the capital of which country?
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Southeast Europe.
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