Bosnia and Herzegovina: flag, capital and facts
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Sarajevo. Population — 3,164,253. Area — 51,209 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A yellow triangle shaped like the country itself, with stars like Europe's.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo comes from a word meaning 'palace' — picture a grand palace in the valley.
Facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 3,164,253
- Area
- 51,209 km²
- Currency
- BAM (KM)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 44°, 18°
How to remember the name
The nameA country with two names joined together: Bosnia AND Herzegovina.
Did you know?
In 1984 the Winter Olympics were held in the mountains around Sarajevo.
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