Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo — Facts & Quiz
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo. Bosnia and Herzegovina sits in Europe, has a population of 3,233,526, and uses the BAM. Official languages include Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Sarajevo
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~3,233,526
- Area: 51,197 km²
- Population density: 63.2 people per km²
- Official languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Currency: BAM
- ISO code: BA
How big is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
By population, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 135th in the world, holding roughly 0.04% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 125th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Bosnia and Herzegovina has 63.2 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina is the 29th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Bosnia and Herzegovina in population are Moldova (3,272,996) and Mongolia (3,398,366).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Costa Rica (51,100 km²) and Slovakia (49,035 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Bosnian is listed as an official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the BAM, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is the capital, and it hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984. For the flag, the yellow triangle is a rough map of the country, with white stars running down beside it.
The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina: blue, yellow and white
🇧🇦 The flag is a blue flag with a large yellow triangle and a line of white stars running along one side of it. The triangle is roughly the shape of the country, and its three points stand for its three main peoples: Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs. The stars stand for Europe.
Region and neighbours
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in the Balkans in southeastern Europe, almost landlocked except for a short stretch of Adriatic coast. It shares land borders with 3 countries: Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro.
- Croatia ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· — capital Zagreb
- Serbia 🇷🇸 — capital Belgrade
- Montenegro 🇲🇪 — capital Podgorica
Three facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Its coastline is only about 20 km long, around the town of Neum.
- The Old Bridge (Stari Most) in Mostar is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Sources: Wikipedia: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wikipedia: Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wikipedia: Sarajevo, Wikipedia: Stari Most, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Bosnia and Herzegovina
- European capitals quiz — match Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sarajevo
- European flags quiz — spot the Bosnia and Herzegovina flag among its neighbours
Bosnia and Herzegovina capital quiz
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦?
- Sarajevo
- Chișinău
- Moscow
- Helsinki
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Sarajevo
What is the capital of Moldova 🇲🇩?
- Warsaw
- Stockholm
- Chișinău
- Belgrade
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Chișinău
What is the capital of Albania 🇦🇱?
- Stockholm
- Tirana
- Athens
- Vaduz
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Tirana
What is the capital of Lithuania 🇱🇹?
- Vilnius
- Riga
- Bucharest
- Chișinău
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Vilnius
What is the capital of Croatia ðŸ‡ðŸ‡·?
- Vatican City
- Zagreb
- Athens
- Amsterdam
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Zagreb
Bosnia and Herzegovina in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Bosnia and Herzegovina belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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?
About 3,233,526, making it the 135th most populous country in the world.
How big is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
51,197 square kilometres, ranking 125th by land area, at a density of 63.2 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Bosnia and Herzegovina use?
The BAM, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Bosnia and Herzegovina flag?
The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a blue flag with a large yellow triangle and a line of white stars running along one side of it. The triangle is roughly the shape of the country, and its three points stand for its three main peoples: Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs. The stars stand for Europe.
Which countries border Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares land borders with Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro.
How can I remember the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo is the capital, and it hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984. For the flag, the yellow triangle is a rough map of the country, with white stars running down beside it.
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