Belgrade

Name: Belgrade
Address: Southeast Europe, Serbia

Southeast Europe, Serbia

Serbia

People from Belgrade are called:

Male/General:

Serbian

Pronunciation:

/bɛlˈɡreɪd/

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Population:: 1,197,714 (2024 est.)
Country:: Serbia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Serbian 'Beograd', meaning 'white city' or 'white fortress', from 'bel' (white) and 'grad' (city/fortress).

About Belgrade

Capital and largest city of Serbia.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, founded in 3rd century BC.
Strategic location at confluence of Sava and Danube rivers.
Known as 'Belgrade Fortress' and major cultural center of the Balkans with vibrant nightlife.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Budapest

316 km north

People are called:

Budapester

Zagreb

393 km northwest

People are called:

Zagreber

Bucharest

476 km southeast

People are called:

Bucharester

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,197,714 (2024 est.)
Country:: Serbia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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