Things you may not know about Serbia

When you talk about Serbia, what springs to mind? It is located in the Balkans. Yes. It has a rich history and beautiful natural scenery. Absolutely! Tennis fans will also mention Novak Djokovic. For sure! But here are a few fun facts about the European country that you might not know. Let's check them out!

Roman emperors

Not all the Roman emperors were born in Italy. In fact, some historians believe that at least 17 Roman emperors were born in Serbia, including Constantine the Great. He was born in Niš, today the third largest city in Serbia. Serbia also boasts numerous castles and ruins from the ancient Roman civilization, attracting crowds of tourists every year.

Pule cheese

Pule cheese can sell for as much as $1,300 per kilogram and is reportedly the "world's most expensive cheese." The Serbian cheese is made from 60 percent Balkan donkey milk, which is rare, and 40 percent goat's milk. By the way, Novak Djokovic is a devoted enthusiast of Pule cheese.

Tesla

Tesla battery-electric vehicles have taken the world by storm, but it may be news to many people that the company's name is a tribute to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electrical system.

'Year' River

The Vrelo River in Serbia is only 365 meters long and is probably one of the shortest rivers in the world. Because its length is the same number of meters as days in a year, many people refer to it as the "Godina" (Serbian for "year") and claim that the river is one year long.

Confucius

A statue of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius stands in front of the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. The street where it's located is called Confucius Street, and the surrounding square is known as the Serbia-China Friendship Square, in celebration of the close ties between the two countries.