Serbia

Serbia is a country in southeastern Europe. It is a landlocked country with rivers, plains, and mountains. Serbia has a rich history and lively culture with great music festivals and delicious food.

Land and People

About 7 million people live in Serbia. The capital is Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe. The Danube River flows through the country. Serbia has flat farmland in the north and forested mountains in the south.

Small clay statue made by people in Serbia long ago.
Small clay statue made by people in Serbia long ago. (Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Serbia hosts the EXIT music festival, one of the biggest in Europe. Tennis champion Novak Djokovic is Serbian. People eat cevapi, small grilled meat sausages, and burek, a flaky pastry. Serbian people are known for being warm and welcoming.

Fun Facts

  • Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players ever, is from Serbia.
  • Serbia's EXIT Festival is one of the largest music festivals in Europe.
  • Nikola Tesla, the famous inventor, was born in what is now Serbia.

Did You Know?

Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors of all time, was born in a Serbian family. He invented the system of alternating current electricity that powers our homes today. The Tesla electric car company is named after him.