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.

By the numbers, Serbia is the 108th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.08% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 115th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 85 people per km².

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Serbia — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of Serbia
Capital CityBelgrade
ContinentEurope
RegionSoutheast Europe
Population6,567,783
Area77,589 km²
CurrencySerbian dinar (RSD) дин.
Official LanguageSerbian
Dialling Code+381
Internet TLD.rs
TimezoneUTC+01:00
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number192 (police) / 194 (ambulance)
ISO CodeRS / SRB
BordersBosnia 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Serbia

What is the capital and currency of Serbia?

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade and the currency is the Serbian dinar (RSD), symbol дин..

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.

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