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Serbia

Republic of Serbia

Europe · Southeast Europe

Capital
Belgrade
Population
7.0M
Area
88,361 km²
Region
Southeast Europe
Languages
Serbian
Currency
Serbian dinar (дин.)

Location on the World Map

Serbia
Europe · Southeast Europe
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Famous Personality

Novak Djokovic

athlete

He is one of the greatest tennis players of all time and Serbia's most recognizable modern sports star.

Local Delicacy

Ćevapi

Grilled minced-meat sausages often served with flatbread, onions, and kajmak.

National Symbols

National animalWolf
National birdGolden eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Kalemegdan Fortress, a famous landmark of Serbia

Kalemegdan Fortress

This historic fortress in Belgrade stands above the meeting point of the Sava and Danube.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropMaize

Maize is Serbia's dominant field crop by area and a major part of its agricultural output.

Most grown fruitPlum

Plums are Serbia's iconic fruit, grown extensively and central to rakija production.

Major Cities

Belgrade Novi Sad Niš Kragujevac Subotica

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Midžor2,169 m
2Dupljak2,032 m
3Pančićev vrh2,017 m
4Babin zub1,758 m

Major Airports

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport · Belgrade
IATA BEGICAO LYBE
Niš Constantine the Great Airport · Niš
IATA INIICAO LYNI
Morava Airport · Kraljevo
IATA KVOICAO LYKV

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
accordion

The accordion is a defining instrument in Serbian folk, wedding, and kafana music.

2
frula

The frula is a traditional shepherd's flute strongly tied to Serbian rural folklore.

3
gusle

The gusle accompanies epic singing and is one of Serbia's most symbolic folk instruments.

4
tamburica

The tamburica is widely played in Vojvodina and other Serbian string ensemble traditions.

5
trumpet

The trumpet is iconic in Serbian brass band music, especially in festival and Roma traditions.

Major Rivers

Danube Sava Morava Drina

Bordering Countries

Bosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaHungaryKosovoNorth MacedoniaMontenegroRomania