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Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Continent
Europe
Region
Southeastern Europe
Coordinates
44°N18°E / 44°N 18°E / 44; 18
Area
• Total
51,197 km2 (19,767 sq mi)
• Land
99.8%
• Water
0.2%
Coastline
20 km (12 mi)
Borders
Total land borders: 1,538 km
Highest point
Maglić 2,386 m
Lowest point
Adriatic Sea 0 m
Longest river
Drina
Largest lake
Hutovo Blato
Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeastern Europe. Situated in the western Balkans, it has a 932 km (579 mi) border with Croatia to the north and southwest, a 357 km (222 mi) border with Serbia to the east, and a 249 km (155 mi) border with Montenegro to the southeast.[1] It borders the Adriatic Sea along its 20 km (12 mi) coastline.
The most striking features of the local terrain are valleys and mountains which measure up to 2,386 m (7,828 ft) in height. The country is mostly mountainous, encompassing the central Dinaric Alps. The northeastern parts reach into the Pannonian basin, while in the south it borders the Adriatic Sea.
The country's natural resources include coal, iron ore, bauxite, manganese, nickel, clay, gypsum, salt, sand, timber and hydropower.[2]
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