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Traveling in Serbia: Essential Statistics
Capital of Serbia: Belgrade
Population of Serbia: 7,300,000
Language in Serbia: Serbian.
Time in Serbia: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 late March to late October)
International prefix for Serbia: +381
Tension in Serbia: 220V 50Hz AC
Visa for Serbia: Visa for SerbiaMoney in Serbia: Serbian dinar (RSD). ATMs and the use of credit cards continue to expand. Cash is still the best choice in remote areas.
Serbia travel advice: Foreign Ministry
Serbia Tourism Association: Serbia
When should you go to Serbia?
The days are warm and mostly sunny from May to the end of September. Winter is cold, wet and best to be avoided.
International airports
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is located 20 km from Belgrade.
Nis Constantine the Great Airport (INI) is located 4 km from Niš in southern Serbia.
Pristina International Airport (PRN) is located 15 km from Pristina in Kosovo.
Getting around in Serbia
In the street: Bus and coach connections are the most convenient way to get around the country and serve more remote locations. The connections between most cities are frequent, comfortable and cheap. Rental cars are also common and better for some of the more remote locations.
By train: Trains are cheaper than buses, but they are slower, less reliable and prone to breakdowns and delays.
Serbia accommodation
There is a lack of options beyond the mid-range, state-owned hotels, with luxury hotels and budget accommodations being hard to find. Private accommodation in villages and towns is on the rise and can be booked through local tourist offices.
Serbia food & drink
Serbia is famous for its grilled meat. Local dishes include pljeskavica, cooked meat patties with spices, served with onions and raznjici, shashliks or veal. Seafood is also very popular, especially trout and carp. A popular fish dish in the north is Alaska Corba i Riblji Paprikas, a spicy red stew with lots of paprika. Serbian wine is readily available and the country produces a number of spirits.
Health and Safety in Serbia
Serbia is relatively safe and robbery and violent crime are very rare. However, try to avoid large public demonstrations and areas with obvious ethical tensions.
Hospital and medical treatment is free for travelers with a UK passport. Remember to use strong sunscreen and it is best to drink bottled water.
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