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Serbia is a nation that was an organizer and one of six republics forming the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is situated in the Balkans, in Southern Europe. It reins one of the major land routes from Central Europe to Turkey and further on to the Near East. Serbia is a beautiful country, open for tourism all year round. In summer tourists love spending their time in Belgrade and enjoy the nature of many national parks all through the country. In winter tourists are kindly welcomed to mountain resorts. Serbs are warm people especially towards tourists. Most tourists come to Serbia in the summer and you will often hear German, Italian, French and English on the streets of Belgrade due to the number of tourists.

Weather: In the north: continental climate (chilly winters and hot, moist summers with well dispersed rainfall); central portion: modest continental climate; to the south: hot, dry summers and autumns and comparatively cold winters with heavy snowfall. Extremely varied; to the north, rich fertile plains; to the east, limestone ranges and basins; to the southeast, historical mountains and hills. Highest point: Đeravica 2,656 m Cities: Belgrade- Capital. Niš- The third largest city in Serbia. Kragujevac- The first capital of modern Serbia, industrial hub and the 4th largest city in Serbia.  Novi Sad - Provincial Capital of Vojvodina and second largest city (after Belgrade), Vršac - One of the most beautiful cities in Serbia. Pristina - Largest city in Kosovo.

Languages: Serbian (the mainstream), also Hungarian in the north. English is generally spoken throughout Serbia and the younger people tend to have superb command. They are also quite enthusiastic to practice it with foreigners. Food: When ordering a burger ask for 'pljeskavica' ask for kajmak (like a little sour cream) it tastes way better than it sounds. It is considered local fast food fragility. Burek (pronounced Boor-ek), sometimes decribed as the Balkan equivalent of McDonalds due to its being sold everywhere, is very tasty. Highly suggested to carnivores. Drink: Rakija (excellent brandy that has many flavors, like plum, quince. You should know that some high-status brand of rakija can be very costly. Loza (from grapes, a type of rakija), Voda = Water, Slivovitz (the national brandy of Serbia, and a very popular, erratically strong alcoholic beverage).