Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
BA Capital: Sarajevo 43.856° N, 18.413° E
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to as Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe. Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest, with a 20-kilometre-long (12-mile) coast on the Adriatic Sea in the south. Bosnia has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Its geography is largely mountainous, particularly in the central and eastern regions, which are dominated by the Dinaric Alps. Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southeast Europe
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Currency
- Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM, KM)
- Languages
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Population
- 3,323,929
- Area
- 51,129 km²
- Calling code
- +387
- Time zones
- UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .ba
- People are called
- Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Weather by month in Sarajevo
The warmest month is Jun with average highs of 28.6°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of -0.4°C. Most rain falls in Mar (about 184 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5°C | -0.4°C | 38 mm | Cool |
| Feb | 8.5°C | -0.3°C | 27 mm | Cool |
| Mar | 14.1°C | 3.9°C | 184 mm | Mild |
| Apr | 16.6°C | 6.5°C | 89 mm | Mild |
| May | 19.5°C | 8.6°C | 72 mm | Mild |
| Jun | 28.6°C | 14.7°C | 8 mm | Hot |
| Jul | 28.1°C | 16.2°C | 113 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 26.4°C | 14.3°C | 41 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 23.7°C | 12.8°C | 54 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 14.9°C | 6.5°C | 96 mm | Mild |
| Nov | 11.6°C | 3.1°C | 142 mm | Cool |
| Dec | 8.8°C | 1°C | 26 mm | Cool |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +387 |
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Popular apps
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Air BosnaJA
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It has had permanent settlement since the Neolithic Age. By the early historical period it was inhabited by Illyrians and Celts. Christianity arrived in the 1st century, and by the 4th century the area became part of the Western Roman Empire. Germanic tribes invaded soon after, followed by Slavs in the 6th century.
Source: Wikipedia