Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country in Southeast Europe
Also known as Bosnia-Herzegovina · Bosnia & Herzegovina · ba · Bosnia and Hercegovina · B&H
- Capital
- Sarajevo
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Sources- 1.ustavnisud.ba/public/down/USTAV_BOSNE_I_HERCEGOVINE_bos.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Sarajevo
- Population
- 3,816,459(2022)
- , 3,507,017(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 3,531,159(2013)
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Politicopolitico.eu/article/bosnia-releases-disputed-census-results/
- 2.popis.gov.ba/popis2013/doc/Knjiga8/K8_B_E.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Area
- 51,209.2 km²
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Sources- 1.bhas.gov.ba/data/Publikacije/Bilteni/2025/NUM_00_2024_TB_1_EN.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- , 51,187 km²
- , 10 km²
- 51,209.2 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- 27.5B(2023)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- , $24.5B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , 23.7B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
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- 27.5B(2023)
- Currency
- Bosnia and Herzegovina dinar(1992–1998)
2
Sources- 1.bundesbank.de/resource/blob/710190/2df8b7d11fede7eb7ec63b1fd9ee86ec/472B63F073F071307366337C94F8C870/metadaten-en-data.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- 2.cbbh.ba/press/ShowNews/496?lang=hrRetrieved 2026-08-31
- , convertible mark(since 1998)
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Sources- 1.cbbh.ba/press/ShowNews/1177?lang=bsRetrieved 2026-09-06
- 2.cbbh.ba/press/ShowNews/1521?lang=bsRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Bosnia and Herzegovina dinar(1992–1998)
- Official language
- Bosnian
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Sources- 1.parlament.ba/law/DownloadDocument?langTag=bs&lawDocumentId=a3a30c8a-9a50-422e-818a-9d4247382e8aRetrieved 2026-08-31
- 2.parlament.ba/law/DownloadDocument?langTag=bs&lawDocumentId=e2d41226-494a-4b91-8217-606dbd79edcfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- 3.web.parlament.ba/data/dokumenti/pdf/Monografijaen.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- , Croatian
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Sources- 1.parlament.ba/law/DownloadDocument?langTag=bs&lawDocumentId=a3a30c8a-9a50-422e-818a-9d4247382e8aRetrieved 2026-08-31
- 2.parlament.ba/law/DownloadDocument?langTag=bs&lawDocumentId=e2d41226-494a-4b91-8217-606dbd79edcfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- 3.web.parlament.ba/data/dokumenti/pdf/Monografijaen.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- , Serbian
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Sources- 1.parlament.ba/law/DownloadDocument?langTag=bs&lawDocumentId=a3a30c8a-9a50-422e-818a-9d4247382e8aRetrieved 2026-08-31
- 2.parlament.ba/law/DownloadDocument?langTag=bs&lawDocumentId=e2d41226-494a-4b91-8217-606dbd79edcfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- 3.web.parlament.ba/data/dokumenti/pdf/Monografijaen.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Bosnian
- Head of state
- Denis Bećirović(since 2022)
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Sources- 1.predsjednistvobih.ba/hron/default.aspx?id=10074&langTag=bs-BARetrieved 2026-08-31
- , Željka Cvijanović(since 2022)
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Sources- 1.predsjednistvobih.ba/hron/default.aspx?id=10074&langTag=bs-BARetrieved 2026-08-31
- , Željko Komšić(since 2022)
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Sources- 1.predsjednistvobih.ba/hron/default.aspx?id=10074&langTag=bs-BARetrieved 2026-08-31
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- Denis Bećirović(since 2022)
- Head of government
- Borjana Krišto(since 2022)
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Sources- 1.parlament.ba/act/ActDetails?actId=1687Retrieved 2026-08-31
- 2.vijeceministara.gov.ba/pdf_doc/sazivi%20bos%2021-8-2023.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- , Hasan Muratović(1996–1997)
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Sources- 1.rferl.org/a/1141099.htmlRetrieved 2026-08-31
- 2.vijeceministara.gov.ba/pdf_doc/sazivi%20bos%204-1-2022.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- , Haris Silajdžić(1997–1999)
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Sources- 1.vijeceministara.gov.ba/pdf_doc/sazivi%20bos%204-1-2022.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- +16 more
- Borjana Krišto(since 2022)
Overview
Economy & society
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Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
634 statements · 43% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 42.5565°N, 18.4379°E
- Emergency phone number
- 112
- 122 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 123 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 124 has use: emergency medical services
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Schuko
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Vehicle registration plate code
- BIH(since 1993)
- Public holiday
- Independence Day
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Sources- 1.ustavnisud.ba/uploads/odluke/_bs/U-18-16-1070775.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Statehood Day
1
Sources- 1.ustavnisud.ba/uploads/odluke/_bs/U-22-16-1082808.pdfRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Independence Day
- Native label
- Bosna i Hercegovina
- Bosna i Hercegovina ipa transcription: bôsna i xěrtseɡoʋina
- Diplomatic relation
- Italy
- Germany(since 1992) statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Germany relations
- Australia
- France
- Croatia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Croatia relations
- Serbia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Serbia relations
- Slovenia
- Montenegro
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- North Macedonia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–North Macedonia relations
- Turkey statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Turkey relations
- Holy See statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Holy See relations
- Romania statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Romania relations
- Indonesia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Indonesia relations
- Spain statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Denmark relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Malaysia relations
- Pakistan statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Pakistan relations
- United States statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–United States relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Russia relations
- Hungary statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Hungary relations · diplomatic mission sent: Bosnian Herzegovinian embassy in Budapest, Hungary
- North Korea(since 1996) statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–North Korea relations
- People's Republic of China
- Eritrea statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Eritrea relations
- Coat of arms
- coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina(since 1998)
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Sources- 1.ohr.int/decision-on-the-shape-and-design-of-the-coat-of-arms-of-bih-2/Retrieved 2026-09-06
- coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina(since 1998)
- Demonym
- Bosnian
- Herzegovinian
- bosznia-hercegovinai
- Bosanac
- Hercegovac
- bosnier
- hercegoviner
- боснийцы applies to part: plural
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- босниец applies to part: masculine
- боснийка applies to part: feminine
- боснієць applies to part: Bosnia, masculine
- герцеговинець applies to part: Herzegovina, masculine
- боснійка applies to part: Bosnia, feminine
- герцеговинка applies to part: Herzegovina, feminine
- боснійці applies to part: Bosnia, plural
- герцеговинці applies to part: Herzegovina, plural
- bosniaci applies to part: plural
- bosniac applies to part: masculine
- bosniacă applies to part: feminine
- বসনীয়
- bosniaco applies to part: masculine singular
- bosniaca applies to part: feminine singular
- bosniaci applies to part: masculine plural
- bosniache applies to part: feminine plural
- bosnio applies to part: masculine singular
- bosnia applies to part: feminine singular
- bosnian
- hersegovasce
- bosniu
- bosnia
- Bosnien applies to part: masculine singular
- Bosnienne applies to part: feminine singular
- bosnìago applies to part: masculine singular
- bosnìaga applies to part: feminine singular
- bosnìaghe applies to part: feminine plural
- bosnìaghi applies to part: masculine plural
- Bosnihercegovinano
- Bosnier
- بوصني applies to part: masculine singular
- بوصنية applies to part: feminine singular
- بوصنيين applies to part: masculine plural
- بوصنيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Bosanci in Hercegovci applies to part: masculine plural
- Bosanke in Hercegovke applies to part: feminine plural
- Boisniach
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- босњак applies to part: masculine singular
- босњаки applies to part: masculine plural
- bosnjak applies to part: masculine singular
- bosnjaki applies to part: masculine plural
- Geoshape
- Data:Bosnia.map
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 45.2800°N, 16.9300°E
- Total fertility rate
- 1.263(2014)
- 1.272(2013)
- 1.28(2012)
- 1.286(2011)
- 1.288(2010)
- 1.283(2009)
- 1.27(2008)
- 1.253(2007)
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- 1.234(2006)
- 1.22(2005)
- 1.221(2004)
- 1.242(2003)
- 1.282(2002)
- 1.342(2001)
- 1.413(2000)
- 1.486(1999)
- Shares border with
- Montenegro statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Montenegro border
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Sources- 1.bosnianews.blogspot.com/Retrieved 2015-06-04
- 2.mvp.gov.ba/bs/o-bosni-hercegoviniRetrieved 2026-09-06
- Croatia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Croatia border
1
- Serbia statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Serbia border
1
- Federal Republic of Yugoslavia(1992–2003)
- Serbia and Montenegro(2003–2006)
- Montenegro statement is subject of: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Montenegro border
- Retirement age
- 65 years old
- Age of majority
- 18 years old
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 44.0503°N, 19.6219°E
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1992)
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- Council of Europe(since 2002)
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe(since 1992)
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1993)
- International Development Association(since 1993)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1993)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1993)
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1997)
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- Eurocontrol(since 2004)
- Treaty on Open Skies
- Interpol(since 1992)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Europe/BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINARetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
2
Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/bosnia-and-herzegovinaRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1993)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1993)
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=51Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1992)
1
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 1994)
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1994)
1
Sources- 1.public.wmo.int/en/members/bosnia-and-herzegovinaRetrieved 2020-05-26
- World Health Organization
1
- International Centre for Migration Policy Development(since 2011)
- World Customs Organization(since 2008)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- United Nations(since 1992)
- Unemployment rate
- 28%(2014)
- Mains voltage
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Time zone
- Central European Time valid in period: standard time
- UTC+01:00 valid in period: standard time
- UTC+02:00 valid in period: daylight saving time
- Europe/Sarajevo
- Anthem
- Jedna si jedina(1995–1999) nature of statement: official
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- National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina(since 1999) nature of statement: official
1
Sources- 1.ohr.int/odluka-o-zakonu-o-drzavnoj-himni-bosne-i-hercegovine/Retrieved 2026-09-11
- Jedna si jedina(1995–1999) nature of statement: official
- Life expectancy
- 76.911 years(2016)
- 75 years(2022)
- 75 years(2021)
- 76 years(2020)
- 77 years(2019)
- 76.735 years(2015)
- 76.561 years(2014)
- 76.39 years(2013)
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- 76.223 years(2012)
- 76.06 years(2011)
- 75.905 years(2010)
- 75.758 years(2009)
- 75.619 years(2008)
- 75.486 years(2007)
- 75.353 years(2006)
- 75.223 years(2005)
- 75.096 years(2004)
- 74.967 years(2003)
- 74.824 years(2002)
- 74.653 years(2001)
- 74.413 years(2000)
- 74.057 years(1999)
- Highest point
- Maglić elevation: 2,386 m
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- Maglić elevation: 2,386 m
- Short name
- Босния һәм Герцеговина
- BiH
- БиХ
- BiH
- BiH
- БиХ
- БіГ
- B&H
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- BH
- 波赫
- 波黑
- 波黑
- BiH
- БваҲ
- BiH
- БиХ
- Lowest point
- Adriatic Sea elevation: 0 m
- IPA transcription
- ˈbos⁽ʲ⁾nʲɪjə ɪɡʲɪrt͡sɨɡɐˈvʲinə language: Russian
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 44.8180°N, 15.7225°E
- Contains the administrative territorial entity
- Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
1
Sources- 1.ustavnisud.ba/public/down/USTAV_BOSNE_I_HERCEGOVINE_bos.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- Republika Srpska
1
Sources- 1.ustavnisud.ba/public/down/USTAV_BOSNE_I_HERCEGOVINE_bos.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- Brčko District
1
Sources- 1.ustavnisud.ba/public/down/Amandman_I_na_Ustav_BiH_bos.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-31
- Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Official name
- Bosna i Hercegovina(since 1995)
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- Босна и Херцеговина(since 1995)
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- Bosna i Hercegovina(since 1995)
1
- Bosnia and Herzegovina(since 1995)
2
Sources- 1.Stated in Official Names of the United Nations Membership
- 2.ohr.int/dayton-peace-agreement/annex-4/Retrieved 2026-09-06
- Bosna i Hercegovina(since 1995)
- Literacy rate
- 97%(2013)
- Suicide rate
- 8.8(2016)
- 8.9(2015)
- 8(2010)
- 9.3(2005)
- 10.7(2000)
- VAT rate
- 17%(since 2006)
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- 17%(since 2006)
- Different from
- BIH criterion used: short name, acronym, initialism, or abbreviation not unique · applies to name of subject: BIH
- BA criterion used: short name, acronym, initialism, or abbreviation not unique · applies to name of subject: BA
- Motto text
- The heart shaped land
- Gwlad siâp calon
- BTI Status Index
- 5.93(2022)
- 6.11(2020)
- 6.28(2018)
- 6.38(2016)
- 6.37(2014)
- 6.41(2012)
- 6.43(2010)
- 6.51(2008)
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- 6.61(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 3.78(2022)
- 3.8(2020)
- 4.09(2018)
- 4.1(2016)
- 3.95(2014)
- 4.04(2012)
- 4.49(2010)
- 4.61(2008)
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- 4.71(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 4.84(2020)
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- 4.84(2020)
- Human Development Index
- 0.78(2021)
- 0.781(2020)
- 0.783(2019)
- 0.776(2018)
- 0.772(2017)
- 0.77(2016)
- 0.761(2015)
- 0.756(2014)
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- 0.751(2013)
- 0.745(2012)
- 0.732(2011)
- 0.725(2010)
- 0.721(2009)
- 0.718(2008)
- 0.707(2007)
- 0.699(2006)
- 0.691(2005)
- 0.69(2004)
- 0.683(2003)
- 0.675(2002)
- 0.672(2001)
- 0.667(2000)
- Gini coefficient
- 33(2011)
- Hashtag
- BosniaandHerzegovina
- Happy Planet Index score
- 47.8(2019)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.677(2021)
- 0.678(2020)
- 0.679(2019)
- 0.673(2018)
- 0.664(2017)
- 0.662(2016)
- 0.643(2015)
- 0.641(2014)
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- 0.634(2013)
- 0.629(2012)
- 0.627(2011)
- Social media followers
- 48,693(May 24, 2023) subreddit: bih
- Birth rate
- 8.278(2022)
- 8.42(2021)
- 8.611(2020)
- 8.819(2019)
- Male population
- 1,591,814(2022)
- 1,610,168(2021)
- 1,632,854(2020)
- 1,652,504(2019)
- Death rate
- 15.865(2022)
- 15.712(2021)
- 14.094(2020)
- 12.266(2019)
- Rural population
- 1,621,904(2022)
- 1,654,279(2021)
- 1,691,724(2020)
- 1,726,532(2019)
- Female population
- 1,641,713(2022)
- 1,660,775(2021)
- 1,685,553(2020)
- 1,708,207(2019)
- Urban population
- 1,611,622(2022)
- 1,616,664(2021)
- 1,626,683(2020)
- 1,634,179(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 43.9159°N, 17.6791°E
- Has characteristic
- partly free country(2017) statement supported by: Freedom in the World
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On other databases
184 identifiers linking Bosnia and Herzegovina across the web's reference databases
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID19689
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID2599
- ArchINFORM location ID2296
- Article ID in the Lithuanian Universal Encyclopedia Onlinebosnija-ir-hercegovina
- Atlante Geopolitico IDbosnia-erzegovina_res-664c4961-fe80-11e1-b986-d5ce3506d72e
- BabelNet ID00012283n
- BBC News topic IDcdl8n2edxeet
- BBC Things ID37183b98-624d-4042-9dd6-390091e66bdc
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID11709959t
- Biblissima authority IDQ26970
- Booru tagbosnia_herzegovina
- British Museum place IDx28945
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDbosnien-und-herzegowina
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10180929
- Catholic Encyclopedia ID02694a
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrybosnia-herzegovina
- Climate Policy Radar TopicsQ2067
- Colon ClassificationSG--592242
- Comic Vine ID4020-55947
- Curlie IDRegional/Europe/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina
- Dagens Nyheter topic IDbosnien-hercegovina
- Data Commons IDcountry/BIH
- DBNL country IDbosni01
- De Agostini IDBosna+i+Hercegovina
- DeCS ID30807
- Der Spiegel topic IDbosnien_herzegowina
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--49742
- DR topic IDbosnien-hercegovina
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID88887
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Bosnia-and-Herzegovina
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDbosnie-herzegovine
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0023439
- Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID37419
- Encyclopedia of the History of Ukraine IDBosniia_Hertsehovyna
- Enzyklopädie des europäischen Ostens IDe8ed
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ326
- Euronews topic IDbosnia-and-herzegovina
- EuroVoc ID5469
- FactGrid item IDQ1059339
- Fandom article IDcountries:Bosnia_and_Herzegovina
- FAST ID1212749
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)BK
- France 24 topic ID (French)bosnie-herzégovine
- Freebase ID/m/0166b
- GACS ID553
- GADM IDBIH
- GCMD keyword ID7691ebb7-81c0-4f38-945c-4462a203cccb
- GENC 3-character codeBIH
- GeoNames ID3277605
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)etsjTz
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID7006664
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme)3035-304
- Giant Bomb Wiki IDLocations/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina
- GitHub topicbosnia-and-herzegovina
- GND ID4088119-2
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDbosnia-i-hercegovina
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0011664
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDBosnia-Hercegovina
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)5629905
- Grove Art Online IDT010288
- Harper's tagbosnia-and-hercegovina
- HDS ID032206
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1127555
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID8918
- IAB code1257
- ICANNWiki page IDBosnia_and_Herzegovina
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30286
- IdRef ID223552356
- INaturalist place ID8268
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99118
- IOC country codeBIH
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeBA
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeBIH
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code070
- ITU letter codeBIH
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.70
- J9U entity ID987007554893005171
- Joconde location IDdefec8fe-078b-4ea4-a7cd-d74d1ae4070b
- KBpedia IDBosnia-Herzegovina
- Klexikon article IDBosnien_und_Herzegowina
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/BOSNIYA_I_GERTSEGOVINA.html
- Kulturenvanteri taxonomy ID1709
- KulturNav-ID374ad91d-84f6-445d-9140-4a6ec3eba91b
- Larousse IDpays/wd/109569
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/bn
- Le Figaro tag IDBosnie
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/bosnie
- LEMAC IDLEMAC201204341
- Lex IDBosnien-Hercegovina
- Libération topic IDbosnie-herzegovine