Southeastern Europe, between Macedonia and Hungary.
In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia. The monarchy remained in power until 1945, when the communis ...
Longitude: 21
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Serbia:
7,694.627 km
Terrain:
Extremely varied; to the north, rich fertile plains; to the east, limestone ranges and basins; to the southeast, ancient mountains and hills.
Natural Resources:
Oil, gas, coal, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, chromite, gold, silver, magnesium, pyrite, limestone, marble, salt, arable land.
Industries:
Automobiles, base metals, furniture, food processing, machinery, chemicals, sugar, tires, clothes, pharmaceuticals.
Population: 6,652,212
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations.
Area: 88,361 km2
slightly smaller than South Carolina
Landlocked; controls one of the major land routes from Western Europe to Turkey and the Near East.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| srp | Serbian |
Serbian (official) 88.1%, Hungarian 3.4%, Bosnian 1.9%, Romani 1.4%, other 3.4%, undeclared or unknown 1.8% (2011 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| RSD | Serbian dinar | дин. |
Capital City: Belgrade
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Serbia is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, blue and white. The coat of arms of Serbia is superimposed at the center of the field slightly towards the hoist side.
Bordering Countries
Serbia is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Serbia
You're in for a treat! Serbia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to plains
- Vibrant music and festival scenes
- Cold winters and occasional heavy snowfall
- Occasional political protests
- Language barrier in rural areas
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Serbian cuisine features meats, dairy products, and bread.
- Popular dishes include Ćevapi and Pljeskavica.
- Rakija (fruit brandy) and local wines are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Belgrade's historic Kalemegdan Fortress
- Explore the monasteries of Fruška Gora
- Attend the EXIT music festival in Novi Sad
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