BASIC INFORMATION

• Location: Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the southeastern part of Europe.

• Geographical Area: Sarajevo covers an area of approximately 141.5 square kilometers.

• Elevation: The city’s elevation varies, with the central part of Sarajevo at an altitude of around 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level.

• Climate: Sarajevo has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, and winters can be quite cold with snowfall.

• Population (2013): The population of Sarajevo, as of the 2013 census, was approximately 275,524 people.

• Mayor: The Mayor of Sarajevo can vary depending on the time period, as it is subject to elections. As of my knowledge cutoff date in January 2022, the Mayor of Sarajevo was Benjamina Karić.

• Time Zone: Sarajevo operates in the Central European Time (CET) zone, which is UTC+1. During daylight saving time in the summer, it follows Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2.

• Postal Code: Postal codes in Sarajevo can vary depending on specific neighborhoods and districts.

• Dialing Code: To call Sarajevo, you would typically use the dialing code +387.

• Nicknames: Sarajevo is often called the “Jerusalem of Europe” due to its rich religious and cultural diversity.