While the state level holds a limited set of exclusive or joint responsibilities, the entities wield most of the authority.

Both the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska control the majority of responsibilities and resources, each with its own constitutions, presidents, parliaments, governments, and prime ministers.

The entities serve as the primary level for distributing state-collected funds and oversee a significant portion of civil and political rights.

They hold direct representation in state-level institutions and essentially possess veto power over all state policies.

[1] (km2) Una-Sana  Central Bosnia Posavina  Herzegovina-Neretva Tuzla  West Herzegovina Zenica-Doboj  Sarajevo Bosnian Podrinje Canton 10