Serbia

SHORT INFORMATION

Belgrade, capital of Serbia by the Danube River

Belgrade is the capital of the Republic of Serbia and the largest and most populous city in the territory of the former Yugoslavia.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Serbian Orthodox Easter

The 46-day Lenten fast for Serbians and other Orthodox Christians is strict. Western Christians, for whom Sundays are exempt, fast for 40 days unlike Orthodox Christians who also fast on the six Sundays in Lent.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Serbia

Officially name: The Republic of Serbia

Capital: Belgrade

Largest city: Belgrade

Official language: Serbian

Government: Parliamentary republic