Presentation of Bosnia and Herzegovina : Geography

Country's official name :

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital:

Sarajevo

Area:

51,210 km²

Type of Climate :

Dominated by mountainous and hilly terrain, and drained by major rivers to the north (Sava) and east (Drina), Bosnia and Herzegovina has a climate that is very variable, with moderate continental climatic conditions generally the norm (very cold winters and hot summers).

The best time to visit is May-October, as it's warmest and driest then. A sweater will be needed in the evenings, even in summer. The weather in Bosnia resembles that of the southern Austrian highlands—generally mild, though apt to be bitterly cold in winter.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's climate is different for each province: Herzegovina and the southern area has a modified Mediterranean climate with an average annual precipitation of 600 to 800 mm while the central and northern area of Bosnia has a modified Pannonian or Alpine climate with an average annual precipitation of 1,500 to 2,500 mm. Average temperature ranges in Sarajevo are from -0.5 degrees Celsius in January to 19.6 degrees Celsius in July.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Sarajevo

Summer Time Period :

Last Sunday of March – Last Sunday of October

Official Language:

Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Other Languages Spoken:

Romani (Vlax) is a language of Bosnian gypsies.

Business Language(s):

English

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