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Population
Surface area
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s population is about 4,142× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 3,163,489.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s surface area is about 104,510× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 51,210 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See)’s population density is about 25.2× that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 1,497 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Sarajevo
Vatican City
3,164,253
764
51,210 km²
0 km²
61.8 /km²
1,559 /km²
$29.61 billion · 2024
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$9,359 · 2024
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Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM
Euro · EUR · €
Bosnian or Herzegovinian
Vatican
+387
+379
.ba
.va
BA / BIH
VA / VAT
Europe/Sarajevo
Europe/Vatican
Bosna i Hercegovina
Vaticano
| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Vatican City State (Holy See) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sarajevo | Vatican City |
| Population | 3,164,253 | 764 |
| Surface area | 51,210 km² | 0 km² |
| Population density | 61.8 /km² | 1,559 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $29.61 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $9,359 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark · BAM · KM | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Bosnian or Herzegovinian | Vatican |
| Phone code | +387 | +379 |
| Internet domain | .ba | .va |
| ISO codes | BA / BIH | VA / VAT |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo | Europe/Vatican |
| Native name | Bosna i Hercegovina | Vaticano |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is a heart-shaped country in the western Balkans of Southeast Europe, where the architecture of empires and faiths meets in a single skyline. Its capital, Sarajevo, famously sits at a crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures. Mountainous and richly historic, the country is steadily rebuilding and opening to travellers drawn by its dramatic landscapes and layered heritage.
Full Bosnia and Herzegovina profile →Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.
Full Vatican City State (Holy See) profile →The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a recorded population of approximately 3,164,253 people.
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers an area of about 51,210 km².
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population density of roughly 61.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $29.61 billion as of 2024.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,359.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM), with the symbol KM.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosna i Hercegovina.
People from Bosnia and Herzegovina are referred to as Bosnian or Herzegovinian.
The international dialing code for Bosnia and Herzegovina is +387.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bosnia and Herzegovina is .ba.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Europe/Sarajevo time zone.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a heart-shaped country in the western Balkans of Southeast Europe, where the architecture of empires and faiths meets in a single skyline. Its capital, Sarajevo, famously sits at a crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures. Mountainous and richly historic, the country is steadily rebuilding and opening to travellers drawn by its dramatic landscapes and layered heritage.
The capital of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.
Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.
People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.
The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.
Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.