Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo
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.
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 and a page on the flag of 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.