Belgrade (Beograd) is the capital of Serbia with 1,6 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of Europe, in the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and since ancient times it has been an important traffic focal point, 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, many different nationalities have lived in Belgrade for centuries, the majority of the population being made up of Serbs (86%) of Orthodox persuasion. The official language is Serbian, while foreigners are advised to use English in communication.

You can find more information about Belgrade at the City of Belgrade official web presentation: www.beograd.org.yu

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Tourist organization of Belgrade (Turistička organizacija Beograda)
www.tob.co.yu

Tourist organization of Serbia Turistička organizacija Srbije