Relative Location of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Geographic Position in Southeastern Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina is situated in the western Balkans, part of Southeastern Europe.

Bordering Countries

• Croatia – north, west, and south (longest border, ~932 km)
• Serbia – east (~357 km)
• Montenegro – southeast (~249 km)

Coastline

A narrow 20 km (12 mi) Adriatic Sea coastline at Neum provides its only sea access, splitting Croatia's Dalmatian coast.

Geographic Coordinates

44°00′N, 18°00′E (approximate center near Sarajevo).

Regional Context

It is landlocked except for the Neum corridor. The terrain is mountainous (Dinaric Alps), with the Sava River forming much of the northern border with Croatia. Neighboring capitals: Zagreb (Croatia), Belgrade (Serbia), Podgorica (Montenegro).