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Serbia

Serbia belongs to Europe. The capital city is Belgrade.

CapitalBelgrade
LanguageSerbian
CurrencySerbian dinar
Population6.6M

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe / Balkans
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence2006
Area77,474 km2
Population density95/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+381
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.805
Safety index
56.0
Internet access
81%
Life expectancy
76.8

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Midzur2,169 m
Crni Vrh2,156 m
Djeravica (border)2,656 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity93%
  • No religion3%
  • Islam3%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

Belgrade NightlifeFloating clubs on the Sava and Danube keep the city alive until dawn.
Novi Sad EXIT FestivalOne of Europe's best summer music festivals held in a 18th-century fortress.
Djavolja VarošDevil's Town — natural stone columns caused by volcanic erosion.
Tara National ParkDense forests, the Drina river canyon and European brown bears.
Rakija CultureSerbia's national spirit — fruit brandy — is as central to culture as wine in France.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Belgrade
1.7M
Novi Sad
290k
Nis
260k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
23CJul avg.
700 mmYearly rainfall
Humid continentalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencySerbian dinar
Official languageSerbian
National day15 February
Electricity230V, Type C/F