Bosnia and Herzegovina

Land of bridges, rivers and mountains

Passport card

Capital: Sarajevo
Continent: Europe
Currency: Convertible mark
Languages: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian
People: About 34 lakh
Size: About 51,197 km²
Leader: A three-member Presidency
Free since: 3 March 1992
Time: 4½ hours behind India in winter: at 12 noon in India, it is 7:30 am in Sarajevo, and 8:30 am in summer

⭐ On the map, the country looks a bit like a heart.

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Two ways to learn

Learn about Bosnia and Herzegovina

Find it on the globe

Turn the globe with your finger. Bosnia and Herzegovina has 3 neighbours on land: tap one to visit it.

Compare with India

Both are drawn to the same scale.

SizeIndia is about 64 times the size of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
PeopleIndia has about 430 times as many people: about 146 crore in India and about 34 lakh in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
DistanceSarajevo is about 5,400 km from Delhi, in a straight line.
TimeBosnia and Herzegovina is 4½ hours behind India in winter. When it is 12 noon in India, it is 7:30 am in Sarajevo, or 8:30 am in summer.

Test yourself

30 questions on Bosnia and Herzegovina, a fresh mix every time you play. Answer one at a time and see why straight away.

Fly through 30 questions on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Map puzzle

Bosnia and Herzegovina and its neighbours have fallen off the map. Can you put all 4 back?

Drag each piece to its place on the map, or tap a piece and then tap its place.

For parents and teachers

One page to print: colour the flag, name the neighbours, fill in the blanks and more. The answers are at the bottom, upside down.

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