serbia¶
Introduction¶
Overview of Serbia¶
Serbia is a country located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by six countries: Croatia to the west, Hungary to the north, Romania to the east, Bulgaria to the southeast, Macedonia (FYROM) to the south, and Montenegro to the southwest.
Geography¶
- Area: 88,594 km²
- Capital city: Belgrade
- Population: approximately 7 million people
- Mountains: Vajnjanica, Šar mountains, and Dinaric Alps
Key Facts¶
- History: Serbia has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The country was part of the Serbian state before it gained independence in 2003.
- Language: Official language is Serbian, with many other languages spoken by minority groups.
- Currency: Serbian dinar (SDA)
- Economy: primarily agricultural and forestry-based economy
- Education system: one of the best in Europe
Historical Context¶
Medieval Period¶
- Serbia was part of the Serbian state during the medieval period, with its capital city being Belgrade.
- In 1371, Serbian prince Lazar Mangritya was elected as the ruler of Serbia.
Ottoman Empire (15th-19th centuries)¶
- Serbia was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in the early 16th century and remained under Ottoman rule for over three centuries.
- The Serbian people resisted Ottoman rule, leading to several uprisings against the Ottomans.
National Awakening (19th century)¶
- In the late 19th century, a national awakening movement emerged in Serbia, with the aim of gaining independence from Austria-Hungary.
- The movement was led by figures such as Petar I Petrović-Njegoš and Sava Đorđe.
World War I (1914-1918)¶
- Serbia played a significant role in both World War I and World War II, with its capital city being occupied by the Allies during the latter.
- The country suffered heavily from the war, with over 250,000 civilians killed.
Significant Contributions¶
- Music: Serbian music is known for its rich tradition of folk music, particularly the "prijateljski" (friendly) style.
- Literature: notable authors include Petar I Petrović-Njegoš and Sava Đorđe.
- Art: notable artists include Ivan Meštrović
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