Situated in Southeast Europe, Serbia π·πΈ (officially Republic of Serbia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 6.6 million and a total area of 88,361 kmΒ², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Serbia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Belgrade, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Serbia located?
Serbia lies in Southeast Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 88,361 square kilometres, it ranks 114th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Serbia has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Romania.
Belgrade serves as the capital β the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Serbia has to offer.
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Who lives in Serbia?
Serbia is home to approximately 6.6 million residents β the 110th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Serbians.
The main language spoken here is Serbian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Serbia rewards curiosity β its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Serbian dinar (RSD, symbol Π΄ΠΈΠ½.). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Serbia is +381. Websites from the country typically use the .rs internet domain.
If Serbia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Belgrade) and population β these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Serbia shares borders with 8 countries:
Fun facts about Serbia
- Serbia's flag emoji is π·πΈ β its two-letter country code is RS and its three-letter code is SRB.
- Serbia covers 88,361 kmΒ², ranking 114th in the world by area.
- With about 6.6 million people, Serbia holds the 110th spot in the world population ranking.
- Serbia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Serbia is one of the world's landlocked countries β it has no sea coastline.
Serbia β frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Serbia?
- The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.
- What is the population of Serbia?
- Serbia has a population of approximately 6,586,476 people, ranking 110th in the world.
- Where is Serbia located?
- Serbia is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Serbia?
- The main language spoken in Serbia is Serbian.
- What currency is used in Serbia?
- Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD).
