Serbia

The Republic of Serbia (Serbian: ????????? ??????, Republika Srbija) is a republic in south-eastern Europe which is united with Montenegro in a loose commonwealth known as the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.

Miscellaneous

• On August 17 2004 the National Assembly of Serbia adopted Bo?e Pravde as the country's anthem.
• In addition, the Obrenovi? royal coat of arms now replaces the Coat of Arms of Serbia adopted after World War II. It was first used in the 19th century. The arms are those of the royal Obrenovi? dynasty; they are used in two versions, the large (pictured) and small (just the central shield with eagle and crown surmounting). Use of these arms is 'recommended' which means that the coat of arms is not yet official. It will become so if adoption of the Obrenovi? arms is approved by more than 50% of the voters in a constitutional referendum.
• Asteroid 1564 Srbija is discovered by Milorad B. Proti? and named after Serbia.