Countries

Serbia

Serbia is a landlocked country in the central Balkans, crossed by the Danube. Its capital, Belgrade, sits where the Sava meets the Danube. Kosovo, in the south, declared independence in 2008; about half of UN members recognise it, but Serbia does not.

The arched stone gateway of Belgrade Fortress, with flags above and people on the path in front

Belgrade Fortress

Photo: Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt, CC BY-SA 4.0

Red, blue and white bands in Pan-Slavic colors, with the coat of arms set toward the hoist: a crowned white double-headed eagle holding a shield with a cross and four firesteels.

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