The Croatia-Bosnia Border Map meme highlights the unique geography of the Balkan region, specifically how Croatia's territory stretches along the Adriatic Sea, effectively cutting off Bosnia and Herzegovina from the majority of the coast. The image gained viral status as a visual metaphor for gatekeeping, 'hogging' resources, or situations where one person or entity prevents another from accessing something desirable. While Bosnia does have a tiny 12-mile stretch of coastline at Neum, the meme exaggerates the isolation to create relatable humor about being blocked or excluded. It is a staple in geography-themed social media circles and is frequently used to mock historical territorial disputes or everyday inconveniences.