Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1993. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: July 12, 1993
Status: Succession
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2017-2021
Total of Mandate Years: 4
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)
World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina (5)
Cultural: 3 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe · Natural (Transboundary)
- Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad · Cultural
- Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar · Cultural
- Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards · Cultural (Transboundary)
- Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno · Natural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (9)
- Complex of travertine waterfalls in Martin Brod - Una National Park · submitted: April 10, 2019
- Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo · submitted: April 3, 2018
- Strict Nature Reserve - Primeval forest “Perućica” · submitted: May 23, 2017
- The natural and architectural ensemble of Blagaj · submitted: December 11, 2007
- The natural and architectural ensemble of Blidinje · submitted: December 11, 2007
- The natural and architectural ensemble of Stolac · submitted: December 11, 2007
- The historic urban site of Počitelj · submitted: January 2, 2007
- The natural and architectural ensemble of Jajce · submitted: March 10, 2006
- Sarajevo - unique symbol of universal multiculture - continual open city (N.I.) · submitted: September 1, 1997
Country Profile Bosnia and Herzegovina
Official Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Southeast Europe
UNESCO Region: Europe and North America
Capital: Sarajevo
Population (2024): 3,164,253
Land Area: 51,200 km²
Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)