Bosnia and Herzegovina shares its borders with three countries. These neighbors shape its geography, history, and access to the sea. Notably, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a unique shape with a small coastal area at Neum, giving it direct access to the Adriatic Sea through Croatia. This rare coastline highlights the importance of its borders in the region.
Below is a list of the countries that border Bosnia and Herzegovina, including their flags, border lengths, and capital cities.
Flag Shows the national flag of each neighboring country, giving a quick visual reference.
Border Length (km) Indicates the precise length of the shared border in kilometers, helping to understand the scale of each neighbor’s boundary with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Capital City Names the capital city of each bordering country, providing context about their political centers.
countries that border bosnia and herzegovina
| Country Name | Flag | Border Length (km) | Capital City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 🇭🇷 | 1,001 | Zagreb |
| Serbia | 🇷🇸 | 357 | Belgrade |
| Montenegro | 🇲🇪 | 249 | Podgorica |
Descriptions
Croatia
Stretching along BiH’s northern and western sides, Croatia is a key neighbor, sharing a long and complex history, especially during the breakup of Yugoslavia. Its Adriatic coastline provides BiH with its only direct sea access via Neum.
Serbia
Located to the east of BiH, Serbia shares significant historical and cultural ties, stemming from their shared past within Yugoslavia. The Drina River forms a natural part of their border.
Montenegro
Bordering BiH to the southeast, Montenegro is known for its rugged mountains, part of the Dinaric Alps range that also runs through Bosnia and Herzegovina. This shared geography contributes to the region’s distinct landscape.
