Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo is the country's administrative, economic, cultural, university and sport center

Local government
The City of Sarajevo is comprised of four Municipalities: Stari Grad, Centar, Novo Sarajevo, and Novi Grad.

Population
Grad Sarajevo: 300,000 (2006 est.)

Ethnic Composition and Religion
Bosniaks, Croats, Serbs, Jews, Roma and other ethnic groups live in Sarajevo. The religions represented are Catholicism, Christian Orthodoxy, Islam, and Judaism.

Territory Area of Sarajevo
141.5 km2

Territorial Position
Situated in the area called Sarajevo Field, Sarajevo is surrounded by Olympic mountains. The average altitude of urban center of Sarajevo is 500 m.

Time Zone
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sarajevo are located in Central European Time Zone (GMT +1).

Climate
Sarajevo has a mild continental climate. Average summer temperature is 19.1 oC (66 F), and winter is - 1.3 oC (30 F). Average yearly temperature is 9.5 oC (49 F.)

Electricity
The electric supply is 220V with 50Hz frequency.

Water Supply
It is safe to drink tap water in Sarajevo.

Currency
Currency in B&H is Convertible Mark. The international abbreviation for currency is BAM while KM is used locally. (1.95 KM = 1 Euro.)
You may exchange your currency in any bank, post office or currency exchange offices.

Banks are generally open:
Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 20:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays Closed
Main post office is opened:
Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
Sundays Closed

Codes
Country code: +387
Area code: 033
Zip code: 71000

Holidays
Holidays when all public institutions, banks, and post offices are closed in Sarajevo are:
January 1 and 2 - New Year
March 1 - Independence Day
May 1 and 2 - International Labor Day
November 25 - National Holiday

Some public institutions, post offices and banks, as well as some shops and services are closed during religious holidays.