The ethnic population of the Republic of Serbia is heterogeneous, which resulted from the country's turbulent past. The majority of the population of Serbia are Serbs, but another 37 nationalities also live on its territory. All citizens have equal rights and responsibilities and enjoy full ethnic equality.
The politics of Serbia function within the framework of a parliamentary republic.
Serbia culture is a historically eventful because of the invasion of different nations at different points of time. Yet, in spite of the multicultural influence, the Balkan natives of Serbia have sustained their own culture and tradition while adopting to many new ways of life and various customs.