Serbia
Capital
Belgrade
Population
~6.7 million
Currency
Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Serbian
- Religion
- Predominantly Serbian Orthodox Christian
- Climate
- Continental; cold winters, hot summers
Culture & History
Known for: being a Balkan crossroads, tennis star Novak Djokovic, and Orthodox Christian heritage
Also famous for: Belgrade fortress, Exit music festival, raspberry production, role in WWI and Yugoslav wars
Food: Ćevapi (grilled minced meat), Pljeskavica (meat patty), Sarma (stuffed cabbage)
Brief History
Medieval Serbian kingdom, Ottoman rule, key part of Yugoslavia, central role in 1990s conflicts, became independent republic after Montenegro's secession 2006