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🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 51,197 km² and has a coastline of 20 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Southeast Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
51,197 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
62/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
20 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1992
established
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Climate
Continental, cold winters, warm summers
general type

Location and Position

Bosnia and Herzegovina is situated in Southeast Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 20 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Bosnia and Herzegovina covers a total area of 51,197 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 3.2M across this area, the population density is 62/km². The capital city is Sarajevo.

Climate

The climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina is continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is generally April–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Croatia
Zagreb
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Serbia
Belgrade
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Montenegro
Podgorica

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina located?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeast Europe, Europe. The capital city is Sarajevo.

How large is Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a total area of 51,197 km² with a population density of 62/km².

What countries border Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina shares land borders with: Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro.

What is the climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is April–October.

What timezone is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?

Bosnia and Herzegovina observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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