Szerbia

Szerbia is a term that can refer to several entities, primarily a geographical region and a country. In Hungarian, "Szerbia" directly translates to Serbia, the landlocked country in Southeastern Europe. This Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is located in the Balkans and was a constituent republic of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is bordered by Hungary to the north, Romania and Bulgaria to the east, North Macedonia and Kosovo to the south, and Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west. The capital city is Belgrade, situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.

Historically, the territory of modern-day Serbia has been inhabited by various peoples, including the Illyrians, Thracians, and Celts. Slavic tribes arrived in the region in the 6th and 7th centuries. The first Serbian state emerged in the 9th century. Over centuries, it experienced periods of independence and rule by the Byzantine Empire, Bulgarian Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. The 19th century saw a resurgence of Serbian statehood, leading to its independence in 1878. Serbia played a significant role in the Balkan Wars and World War I. After World War II, it became part of Yugoslavia. Following the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Serbia formed a union with Montenegro, which eventually dissolved in 2006.

The economy of Serbia is a developing market economy. Its main industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The country has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by its history and geographic position at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. This is reflected in its diverse traditions, music, literature, and architecture. The official language is Serbian, which uses both Cyrillic and Latin alphabets.