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Bosnia and Herzegovina quiz
Bosnia and Herzegovina appears in 7 quizzes: capital, one trivia question, 6 Explorer photos, outline, the Europe map and flag. North Macedonia is a wrong choice twice, for the flag and for the outline.
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8 questions about Bosnia and Herzegovina only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance
| Capital | Sarajevo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia |
| Population | 3.7 million (2025 estimate), 129th of 196 |
| Area | 51,197 km², 123rd of 196 |
| People per km² | 71 |
| Land borders | Croatia (956 km), Serbia (345 km), Montenegro (242 km) |
| Coastline | 20 km |
| Highest point | Maglic, 2,386 m |
| Official languages | Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian |
| Flag colours | blue, yellow and white |
| Independence | 1992, from Yugoslavia |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +387 |
| Terrain | Mountains and valleys |
| Climate | Hot summers and cold winters; areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long, severe winters; mild, rainy winters along coast |
| Where the name comes from | The larger northern territory is named for the Bosna River; the smaller southern section takes its name from the Old Serbian word herceg, meaning "duke," combined with the possessive -ov and the suffix -ina, meaning "country," to denote "dukedom" |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Croatia shares the longest border with Bosnia and Herzegovina (956 km) and Montenegro the shortest (242 km); there are also 20 km of coast. By area Bosnia and Herzegovina is 123rd of 196 countries, just behind Croatia and ahead of Costa Rica.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
6 in Explorer
The Bosnian capital in a river valley, where East and West met under Ottoman and Habsburg rule.
Photo: Julian Nyča / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
An Ottoman stone bridge over the Drina, made famous by Ivo Andrić's novel.
Photo: Julian Nyča / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A reconstructed Ottoman stone bridge arching over the Neretva.
Photo: Ramirez / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Bosnia's oldest national park, with one of Europe's last primeval forests.
Photo: Darko Gavric / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The Bosnian Serb capital on the Vrbas River, with a white-domed cathedral.
Photo: Tomas Damjanovic Banjaluka / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Bosnia's highest peak at 2,386 metres, above the Sutjeska gorge.
Photo: Dingoa / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Sarajevo? | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina? | Sarajevo |
| In which country is the Old Bridge of Mostar, rebuilt in 2004? | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
The Bosnia and Herzegovina questions
Serbia is a wrong choice for Sarajevo and again for Bosnia and Herzegovina's outline. In the flag round the other choices are Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia. The shape question offers Croatia, Serbia and North Macedonia. North Macedonia is on both lists.
One trivia question is “In which country is the Old Bridge of Mostar, rebuilt in 2004?” (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Explorer pins 6 photos in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Stari Most and Sutjeska National Park are marked hard.
Every Bosnia and Herzegovina question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Europe.
What is the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
About 3.7 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina borders Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro.
What is the highest point in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Maglic, at 2,386 m.
What is the official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
There are 3: Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian.