Bosnia and Herzegovina

Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address: Southeast Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Southeast Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina

People from Bosnia and Herzegovina are called:

Male/General:

Bosnian

Pronunciation:

/ˈbɒzniən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,210,847 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Region:: Southeast Europe

Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina

Want to explore where Bosnians live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

National Geographic Atlas of the World

Highly detailed, stunning visuals

▶See more options

Oxford Atlas of the World

Comprehensive, authoritative

Atlas Obscura

Unique destinations and hidden places

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Etymology & Origin

Bosnia from the river Bosna, Herzegovina from 'herceg' (duke) + 'ovina' (land), meaning 'land of the duke'.

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital city: Sarajevo.
EU potential candidate country, independent since 1992.
Known for cultural diversity, Ottoman architecture, and complex history.
Bridge between East and West with Muslim, Orthodox, and Catholic communities.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Croatia

north of Bosnia and Herzegovina

People are called:

Croatian

Serbia

east of Bosnia and Herzegovina

People are called:

Serbian

Montenegro

southeast of Bosnia and Herzegovina

People are called:

Montenegrin

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,210,847 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Region:: Southeast Europe

Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina

Want to explore where Bosnians live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

National Geographic Atlas of the World

Highly detailed, stunning visuals

▶See more options

Oxford Atlas of the World

Comprehensive, authoritative

Atlas Obscura

Unique destinations and hidden places

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Test Your Knowledge

Challenge yourself with our demonym quizzes and see how many you can get right!

Take a Quiz →

Latest Articles

25 Most Unusual Demonyms: The Weirdest Names for People From Places

Discover the strangest demonyms in the English language—from Liverpudlians to Novocastrians. Learn the fascinating stories behind these unusual names for people from places.

Understanding Demonym Etymology: A Deep Dive into Linguistic Origins

Explore the fascinating etymology behind demonyms. Learn how Greek, Latin, Germanic, and other language families shape the names we call people from different places.

View all articles