Serbia explained to kids

Serbia is a country located in the Balkans region of Europe. The capital of Serbia is Belgrade. Serbia has a population of about 7 million people. Serbian is the official language of Serbia. The currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar. Serbia is landlocked, meaning it does not have a coastline. However, it does have rivers, including the Danube, Sava, and Tisza. Serbia is bordered by Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbia has a long and rich history. The first recorded people in Serbia were the Illyrians. The Romans conquered Serbia in the 2nd century BC. In the Middle Ages, Serbia was part of the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Serbia was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Serbia regained its independence in the 19th century. Today, Serbia is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Serbia is also a candidate for membership in the European Union.