Location
About Serbia
Serbia has connected West with East for centuries – a land in which civilisations, cultures, faiths, climates and landscapes meet and mingle.
It is located in the centre of the Balkan Peninsula, in southeastern Europe. The northern portion belongs to central Europe, but in terms of geography and climate it is also partly a Mediterranean country. Serbia is landlocked but as a Danube country it is connected to distant seas and oceans. Serbia is a crossroads of Europe and a geopolitically important territory. The international roads and railway lines, which run through the country’s river valleys, form the shortest link between Western Europe and the Middle East.
Many times during its rich, centuries-long history, Serbia has been at the centre of Europe’s and the world’s attention, out of all proportion to its modest size, economic might and number of inhabitants. Many lessons on bravery, patriotism and the struggle for freedom can be learned wherever you turn in Serbia, as you pass through its cities and regions.
The cultural and historical heritage of Serbia begins with prehistoric archaeological sites and its legacy from classical antiquity. Perhaps its greatest riches, though, are in the many mediaeval Serbian churches and monasteries, some of which are included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Today, Serbia is a modern, democratic European country, on the path to membership of the European Union, which a diverse range of visitors – from young backpackers to participants in congresses and fairs – visit every day.
Important industrial plants and companies in Serbia:
Automotive: FIAT, Yura, Dytech
Chemicals & Petrochemicals: Gazprom Neft, BASF, Lukoil, OMV, Henkel
Food: Rauch, Heineken International, Danone, Carlsberg, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola Hellenic
Pharmaceutical: STADA Arzneimittel, Actavis, Bayer
Tobacco: Philip Morris, British American Tobacco
Electronic & Telecommunication: Siemens, Telenor
Construction: Lafarge, Saint Gobain, Holcim
Other: U.S.Steel Serbia, Tetra Pak, Messer, JAT Airways
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About Belgrade
Belgrade
(Beograd) is the capital of Serbia, and has
a population of around 1.6 million. It is
situated at the confluence of the Sava and
Danube rivers. It is one of the oldest
cities in Europe and has since ancient times been an
important focal point for traffic, an intersection of the
roads of Eastern and Western Europe.
Belgrade is the capital of Serbian culture, education, science and economy. As a result of its tumultuous history, Belgrade has for centuries been home to many nationalities, with Serbs of the Orthodox Christian religion making up the majority of the population (90%). The official language is Serbian, while visitors from abroad can use English to communicate.
There are spots in Belgrade you must definitely see and feel. Streets, squares, monuments, parks, drinking fountains, archeological sites... and other sights that deserve recommendation. Many of them have been given the status of cultural assets.
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