What Are People From Serbia Called?

Name: Serbia
Address: Southeast Europe, Serbia

Southeast Europe, Serbia

Serbia

People from Serbia are called:

People from Serbia are called Serbian.

Demonym:

Serbian

Pronunciation:

/ˈsɜːrbiən/

About Serbia

Capital city: Belgrade.
EU candidate country since 2012, located in the heart of the Balkans.
Known for rich history, Orthodox Christianity, and cultural heritage.
Strategic location at crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe.

Quick Facts

Population:: 6,834,326 (2024 est.)
Country:: Serbia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Slavic tribe of Serbs, possibly meaning 'guardian' or 'protector' in ancient Slavic.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Hungary

north of Serbia

People are called:

Hungarian

Romania

northeast of Serbia

People are called:

Romanian

Bulgaria

east of Serbia

People are called:

Bulgarian

Quick Facts

Population:: 6,834,326 (2024 est.)
Country:: Serbia
Region:: Southeast Europe

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