The flag of Serbia is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, blue and white. The coat of arms of Serbia is superimposed at the center of the field slightly towards the hoist side.

Serbia

Republic of Serbia

People: Serbian

🏛️CapitalBelgrade

💰CurrencySerbian dinar (дин.)

🗣️LanguageSerbian

📞Dialling Code+381

🌍RegionSoutheast Europe

👥Population6,567,783

Serbia is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 6.6 million. Its capital city is Belgrade, and the most widely spoken official language is Serbian. Serbia is landlocked, sharing borders with 8 neighbouring countries.

Serbia — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Republic of Serbia
Capital City	Belgrade
Continent	Europe
Region	Southeast Europe
Population	6,567,783
Area	77,589 km²
Currency	Serbian dinar (RSD) дин.
Official Language	Serbian
Dialling Code	+381
Internet TLD	.rs
Timezone	UTC+01:00
Drives on the	Right side
Emergency Number	192 (police) / 194 (ambulance)
ISO Code	RS / SRB
Borders	Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania

Travelling to Serbia?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 192 (police) / 194 (ambulance)

Calling from abroad: +381 then the local number

Before you fly, run through a free packing checklist for Serbia. You can also check clothing and shoe sizes in Serbia before you shop, and look up popular foods from Serbia if you want to know what's on the menu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Serbia

What is the capital of Serbia?

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.

What currency does Serbia use?

Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD, symbol: дин.).

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language of Serbia is Serbian.

What is the dialling code for Serbia?

The international dialling code for Serbia is +381.

What side of the road does Serbia drive on?

Serbia drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Serbia

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Last updated: 13 July 2026