In Europe, the wealthiest part of a country often lies closest to the geographical center of the region. In the east, the western part tends to be the wealthiest, in the north - the south, and in the south - the north. However, the eastern regions have not been as fortunate, being the richest only in Denmark, Lithuania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated in the Balkans, is a unique case that defies this trend. In this region, proximity to the sea holds more significance than being near the center of Europe.