Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina is listed in Southern Europe, within Europe. Its capital is Sarajevo. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
For broad geographic classification, Bosnia and Herzegovina is grouped under Europe and the subregion Southern Europe. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is BA, while the three-letter code is BIH. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Bosnia and Herzegovina has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.