Bosnia Herzegovina is a country located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, known for its diverse culture, historic architecture, and scenic landscapes of mountains and rivers. It shares borders with Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. The country covers a land area of approximately 51,209 square kilometers (19,772 square miles) and has a population of around 3.2 million people as of 2024. The capital and largest city is Sarajevo, renowned for its multicultural heritage and history as a meeting point of Eastern and Western influences.