Belgrade Travel

Belgrade or Beograd is the capital and the largest city of Serbia. Serbia used to be one of the six republics that made up the country of former Yugoslavia. The native name of Serbia is Srbija. The city of Belgrade is located between the Sava and the Danube rivers. It is one of the oldest cities of Europe where archeologists found tracing settlements as early as 5th millennium BC. The city was discovered by the Greeks and was founded and named by the Celts as Belgrade, meaning "White City", as it is known up this day.

Belgrade had encountered more than 40 wars since it was founded and it was established for over 38 times from ashes by different settlers.

Belgrade is the main financial area of Serbia. It is also the capital of the Serbian culture, education, science and tradition. 31.2% of the employed population in Serbia works in Belgrade.

Belgrade’s climate is a moderate continental one.

Belgrade is not a popular tourist destination but it offers a lot of attractions to travelers.

Most of the people who live in Belgrade came from the different parts of the former Yugoslavia and this is the reason it is an open city. People who live in this area are tolerant of visitors and newcomers.

Almost everyday, Belgrade’s streets, parks and squares are busy and alive with people everywhere. Many establishments like cafes, bars, night clubs, restaurants, malls are usually flocked by tourists, which are mostly young.

Simple Belgrade Facts:
- Population: 2,000,000
- Belgrade is about 1,186 square kilometers
- The telephone code in Belgrade is +381
- The time zone in Belgrade is UTC/GMT +1 hour
- The major religion in Belgrade is Orthodox Christianity
- The main language in Belgrade is Serbian
- The currency in Belgrade is Serbian Dinar
- Belgrade’s electricity voltage is the European standard