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Neighboring Countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares land borders with 3 countries: Croatia (956 km), Serbia (345 km) and Montenegro (242 km).
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Countries bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Croatia |
Zagreb | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Serbia |
Belgrade | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Montenegro |
Podgorica | Visa-free · 90 days |
Croatia accounts for 62% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1,543 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia
Area
51,197 km² — slightly smaller than West Virginia
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
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Maglic 2,386 m. Lowest: Adriatic Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 500 m.
Natural resources
Coal, iron ore, antimony, bauxite, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, cobalt, manganese, nickel, clay, gypsum, salt, sand, timber, hydropower
Natural hazards
Destructive earthquakes
Good to know
Within Bosnia and Herzegovina's recognized borders, the country is divided into a joint Bosniak/Croat Federation (about 51% of the territory) and the Bosnian Serb-led Republika Srpska or RS (about 49% of the territory); the region called Herzegovina is contiguous to Croatia and Montenegro
Neighbours of Bosnia and Herzegovina's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Albania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Kosovo
North Macedonia
Romania
SloveniaAlso with 3 neighbours in Europe
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).