Bosnia and Herzegovina is in southeastern Europe , on the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Croatia to the north, west, and south, Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and has a small coastline on the Adriatic Sea near Neum.

Map location

Here’s the easiest way to place it on a map:

  • In Europe , south of Croatia.
  • Northeast of the Adriatic Sea.
  • Between Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Quick picture

Think of it as a country tucked into the western Balkans, just inland from the Adriatic, with a short sea outlet rather than being fully landlocked.

Key fact

Its capital is Sarajevo.