Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeastern Europe, in the western Balkans. It borders Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro and has a small coastline on the Adriatic Sea.

Capital: Sarajevo
Currency: Convertible Mark (BAM)
GDP: Approximately $29.6 billion
EU Status: Not a member of the European Union
EU Candidate Status: Candidate country since December 2022
EU Accession Negotiations: The European Council decided to open negotiations in March 2024.

Manufacturing

• Metal production

• Machinery

• Automotive components

• Furniture

• Food processing

Healthcare

Engineering

• Mechanical engineers

• Electrical engineers

• Civil engineers

• Industrial engineers

• Bosnia and Herzegovina has relatively comprehensive benefits in its different health systems, but healthcare is highly decentralized. WHO notes that there are 13 health-insurance funds and 14 ministries responsible for health, which contributes to differences in access and quality.

Universities & Education

The University of Sarajevo is the country's major public university and one of the most important centers for higher education and research.