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Serbia is a landlocked country nestled at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe in the Balkans.

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Serbia is a landlocked country nestled at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe in the Balkans. It has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age and has a rich, extensive history. It is home to several ethnic groups and many different religions and is home to nearly 7 million people.

See the fact file below for more information on the Serbia or alternatively, you can download our 21-page Serbia worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

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HISTORY OF SERBIA

  • Serbia’s history is extensive, beginning with archaeological evidence dating back to 6,500 BCE that shows evidence of several cultures inhabiting the area.
  • During the Iron Age, the Triballi, Dardani, and Autariatae encountered the ancient Greeks; they were conquered by the Romans in the 2nd century BCE and formed the Roman province of Illyricum, then Moesia Superior.
  • The Serbian Principality was established in the 8th century BCE.
  • They adopted Christianity and expanded greatly until they were overtaken by the Ottomans in 1459, a period known as the Fall of the Serbian Empire.
  • Once under Ottoman rule, many Serbs became slaves, were forced to convert to Islam, and were trained for infantry units of the Ottoman army (the Janissaries), but the Serbs resisted.
  • The Kingdom of Serbia was established in 1718 and existed under the Habsburg Monarchy until 1739.
  • Beginning in 1804 and lasting until 1815, the Serbian Revolution sought independence from the Ottoman Empire, eventually resulting in autonomy in 1830, then full independence (as a result of the Congress of Berlin) in 1878.
  • The 20th century saw the Serbs engaged in various wars including the First Balkan War (1912), the Second Balkan War (1913), and the entry of Serbia into World War I in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
  • In December 1918, the Serbian Prince Regent Alexander Karađorđević proclaimed the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (known at the time as Yugoslavia).
  • Throughout the 20th century, Serbia struggled – half of its industrial base was destroyed in World War I, it fell under a communist regime for a number of years, witnessed the conflict in Kosovo, and saw the outbreak of the Yugoslav Wars in 1991, which broke up the Yugoslav state in 2001.

GEOGRAPHY OF SERBIA

  • Serbia is located at the crossroads between Central and Southern Europe in the Balkan peninsula.
  • Differences in elevation and longitude account for varied climates in the country; however, Serbia is one of the few European countries with a very high risk exposure to natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts.
  • The majority of Serbia’s rivers drain through the Danube River and into the Black Sea.
  • About 29% of Serbia’s territory is covered in forest, with a variety of trees such as oak, beech, pines, and firs.
  • The country’s abundance of mountains and rivers make it ideal for animals such as wolves, lynx, bears, foxes, and stags, as well as eight venomous snake species and about 380 species of birds.
  • The Mountain of Tara in the west of the country is one of the last regions in Europe where bears can still live completely free.
  • There are 380 protected areas of Serbia, including 5 national parks and dozens of other reserves and parks.
  • Like many countries, Serbia deals with rising air pollution.

CULTURE AND ECONOMY OF SERBIA

  • Serbia’s culture is a reflection of its varied ethnic groupings.
  • 5% of the country identify as Orthodox Christians, and Serbia is home to one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
  • The north of Serbia is influenced heavily by Central Europe, and the south has more characteristics of Balkan and Mediterranean cultures.
  • Roman and early Byzantine architectural heritage are found in many places throughout Serbia, as well as Serbian medieval art.
  • Serbia is known for famous poets, artists, and writers including Ivo Andrić.
  • Serbian cuisine has heavy influence from the Balkans and former Yugoslavia.
  • Serbian food staples include bread, fruits, vegetables, and meat.
  • Meat and fish are widely consumed and are typically served with cheese and vegetable spreads.
  • The most popular sports in Serbia are football and basketball.
  • Serbia has an emerging market economy dominated by services, industry, and agriculture.
  • The country exports frozen fruit, plums, maize, and wheat.
  • The energy sector is one of the largest and most important sectors in Serbia; the country has an abundance of coal, oil, and gas that they export to other countries.

Serbia Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Serbia across 21 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Serbia worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Serbia which is a landlocked country nestled at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe in the Balkans. It has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age and has a rich, extensive history. It is home to several ethnic groups and many different religions and is home to nearly 7 million people.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Serbia Facts
  • The Fall of the Serbian Empire
  • The Iron Gates
  • Serbian Historical Timeline
  • Map of Serbia
  • Serbia Wordsearch
  • The Great Serb Migrations
  • Population Math
  • See, Think, Wonder
  • Crest Creation
  • Serbia Crossword

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