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Serbia

Srbija
Capital
Belgrade
Population
6.8M
Area
77,474 km²
Language
Serbian

Serbia is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Belgrade, with a population of approximately 6.8M and a total area of 77,474 km². The official language is Serbian and the currency is the Serbian Dinar (RSD).

📊 Quick Facts about Serbia

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Population
6.8M
total residents
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Total Area
77,474 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
88/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$63.6B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$9,353
per person
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Currency
Serbian Dinar (RSD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Serbian
official
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
2006
established
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Local Time in Belgrade

Serbia covers an area of 77,474 km² with a population density of 88/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $63.6B ($9,353 per capita) and gained independence in 2006. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.

Did You Know?

Serbia is the birthplace of Nikola Tesla, one of history's greatest inventors, who developed the alternating current (AC) electrical system that powers the modern world. Serbia also exports more raspberries than any other country, 30% of global supply.

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✈️ Travel Information for Serbia

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Best Time to Visit
April–October
Continental, cold winters, hot summers
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Cost of Travel
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Serbia on the Map

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📍 Belgrade, Serbia
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🏆 Serbia World Rankings

1st
Nikola Tesla
Birthplace of Nikola Tesla, inventor of AC electricity
1st
Raspberries
World's largest raspberry exporter, 30% of global supply
1st
Exit Festival
EXIT Festival in Novi Sad, one of Europe's best music festivals
1st
Belgrade Nightlife
Belgrade, one of Europe's top nightlife destinations

🏛 Must-See Places in Serbia

🗺️ Countries Bordering Serbia

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Budapest
Romania
Romania
Bucharest
Bulgaria
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Sofia
North Macedonia
North Macedonia
Skopje
Montenegro
Montenegro
Podgorica
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Croatia
Croatia
Zagreb

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Serbia

What is the capital of Serbia?

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.

What continent is Serbia in?

Serbia is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.

What currency does Serbia use?

Serbia uses the Serbian Dinar (RSD). The international calling code is +381.

What is the GDP of Serbia?

Serbia has a GDP of $63.6B, with a GDP per capita of $9,353.

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