Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 51,209 km²
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- ISO
- BA
What the flag means
The three corners of the yellow triangle are said to stand for the three peoples that make up the country. The white stars on a blue field use colors that suggest Europe, and the cut-off stars at the top and bottom are said to show that they go on without end.
Fun facts
- FlagThe yellow triangle on the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina is said to represent the rough shape of the country.
- GeographyBosnia and Herzegovina’s coastline is only about 20 km long, around Neum.
- CultureMostar’s old bridge, “Stari Most,” is known for a tradition of people diving into the river from a height of about 20 m.
- CultureSarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984.
