Why visit
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Bosnia & Herzegovina at a glance
Country center
44.0°, 18.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
51,209 km²
19,772 mi²
Country population
3.2 million
63/km²
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Currency
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (KM)
BAM
Dial
+387
Languages
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Demonym
Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Internet
.ba
UN
Member state
ISO code
BA / BIH
Where in the world
44.0° · 18.0°
Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Did you know
- Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics before the Bosnian War: the bobsled track still stands, now covered in street art.
- Sarajevo was once the only European capital with a mosque, a synagogue, a Catholic church, and an Orthodox church all within walking distance.
- The Mostar Bridge (Stari Most), destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt in 2004, hosts an annual diving competition where divers jump 24 m into the Neretva river.
Bordering Bosnia & Herzegovina
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Sarajevo
What currency is used in Sarajevo?
Sarajevo uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (KM), ISO code BAM.
What languages are spoken in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The primary languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
What is the international calling code for Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The calling code is +387.
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