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.

Transportation

Main article: Transportation in Serbia and Montenegro

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Serbia, and in particular the valley of the Morava, is often described as "the crossroads between East and West", which is one of the primary reasons for its turbulent history. The Morava valley route, which avoids mountainous regions, is by far the easiest way of travelling overland from continental Europe to Greece and Asia Minor.

Related Topics:
Morava - Europe - Greece - Asia Minor

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European routes E65, E70, E75 and E80, as well as the E662, E761, E762, E763, E771, and E851 pass through the country. The E70 westwards from Belgrade and most of the E75 are modern highways of motorway / autobahn standard or close to that.

Related Topics:
European routes - Motorway - Autobahn

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The Danube River, central Europe's connection to the Black Sea, flows through Serbia.

Related Topics:
Danube - Central Europe - Black Sea

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There are three international airports in Serbia: Belgrade, Pri?tina, and the newly rebuilt Ni? airport.

Related Topics:
Belgrade - Pri?tina - Ni?

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The national airline carrier is Jat Airways and the railway system is operated by Beovoz in Belgrade and by ZTP Yugoslavia on the national level.

Related Topics:
Jat Airways - Beovoz - Belgrade - ZTP Yugoslavia

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