Places in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

51,197 sq km (19,767 sq miles).

Population

3,211 million (UN estimate 2023).

Population density

62 per sq km.

Capital

Sarajevo.

Government

Federal parliamentary republic.

Head of state

Chairman Željko Komšić since 2025.

Head of government

Prime Minister Nermin Nikšić since 2023.

Electricity

230 volts AC, 50Hz. European plugs with two round pins are in use.

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