Quick Data on Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Short Name | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Capital | Sarajevo |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | BK |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 51,197 sq km |
| Population | 3,835,586 |
| Language | Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian |
| Nationality | Bosnian(s), Herzegovinian(s) |
Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 44 00 N, 18 00 E, Bosnia and Herzegovina neighbors Croatia 956 km, Montenegro 242 km, Serbia 345 km. The terrain in Bosnia and Herzegovina is described as mountains and valleys, with an average elevation point of 500 m. The climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina: hot summers and cold winters; areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long, severe winters; mild, rainy winters along coast.
| Surface Total | 51,197 sq km |
| Land Surface | 51,187 sq km |
| Water Surface | 10 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,543 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Croatia 956 km, Montenegro 242 km, Serbia 345 km |
| Coastline | 20 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Adriatic Sea 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Maglic 2,386 m |
Resources of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being coal, iron ore, antimony, bauxite, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, cobalt, manganese, nickel, clay, gypsum, salt, sand, timber, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 42.20% of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 42.80%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 42.20% | 21,601 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 30 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 42.80% | 21,908 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 15.00% | 7,678 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The population of the country is estimated at 3,835,586 people, with the biggest urban area having 343,000 SARAJEVO (capital) (2020). Known as Bosnian(s), Herzegovinian(s), the people from Bosnia and Herzegovina come from diversified ethnic groups such as Bosniak 50.1%, Serb 30.8%, Croat 15.4%, other 2.7%, not declared/no answer 1% (2013 est.). The official language is Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian. Religions: Muslim 50.7%, Orthodox 30.7%, Roman Catholic 15.2%, atheist 0.8%, agnostic 0.3%, other 1.2%, undeclared/no answer 1.1% (2013 est.).
| Population | 3,835,586 |
| Nationality | Bosnian(s), Herzegovinian(s) |
| Official Language | Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian |
| Other Languages | Bosnian (official) 52.9%, Serbian (official) 30.8%, Croatian (official) 14.6%, other 1.6%, no answer 0.2% (2013 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 8.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 10.2 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 49.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.16 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 3.5 beds/1,000 population (2014) |
Governing Type of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system; Constitutional Court review of legislative acts.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Dual Citizenship | yes, provided there is a bilateral agreement with the other state |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 8 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age, 16 if employed; universal |
Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
From a population total of 3,835,586, the labor force is 1.38 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: wheat, corn, fruits, vegetables; livestock. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: steel, coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, manganese, bauxite, aluminum, motor vehicle assembly, textiles, tobacco products, wooden furniture, ammunition, domestic appliances, oil refining. Its exports cover metals, clothing, wood products. The main import products are: machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs.
| Exports | $5.205 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $9.547 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Germany 14.7%, Croatia 11.8%, Italy 11.1%, Serbia 10%, Slovenia 9%, Austria 8.3% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Germany 11.6%, Italy 11.3%, Serbia 11.1%, Croatia 10.1%, China 6.5%, Slovenia 5%, Russia 4.7%, Turkey 4.2% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $12,800 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 16.99 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 2,677,502 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 69.30% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, statistics sectio
