Serbia

Where is Serbia?

Serbia is in Southeast Europe, Europe, bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Belgrade

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southeast Europe

Population

6,963,764

Land area

88,361 km²

ISO codes

RS / SRB

Languages

Serbian

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Serbian dinar (RSD)

Calling code

+381

Internet domain

.rs

How Serbia compares

Serbia ranks 104th of 194 countries on this site by population and 111th by land area — roughly 0.09% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 21st of 45 by population and 19th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 7 other countries.

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Flag of Serbia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Serbia flag breaks down as 36.6% white, 35.4% red, 24.1% blue and 2.6% yellow.

• 36.6% white
• 35.4% red
• 24.1% blue
• 2.6% yellow

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Several Roman emperors, including Constantine the Great, were born in what is now Serbia.
2. Slava — a family feast day honoring a patron saint — is a tradition unique to Serbian Orthodox culture.
3. Exit Festival in Novi Sad, held in a riverside fortress, is one of Europe's biggest music festivals.
4. Rakija fruit brandy is offered to guests as a sign of hospitality at nearly every gathering.
5. Studenica and other medieval Serbian monasteries are UNESCO sites with luminous frescoes.

Bordering countries

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Hungary
• North Macedonia
• Montenegro
• Romania

Serbia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Serbia?

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.

What continent is Serbia in?

Serbia is in Europe, specifically the Southeast Europe subregion.

What is the population of Serbia?

Serbia has a population of roughly 6,963,764 people, across a land area of 88,361 km².

What language is spoken in Serbia?

The main language of Serbia is Serbian.

Which countries border Serbia?

Serbia shares a land border with 7 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Romania.