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    Serbia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Serbian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Subotica, Dusan, Balkan Wars, Tito, Kosovo, Danube, Tisza
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    Serbia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Serbian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Subotica, Dusan, Balkan Wars, Tito, Kosovo, Danube, Tisza
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    Serbia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Serbian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Subotica, Dusan, Balkan Wars, Tito, Kosovo, Danube, Tisza
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    Serbia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Serbian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Subotica, Dusan, Balkan Wars, Tito, Kosovo, Danube, Tisza

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    This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Serbia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

    GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Population and Cities * Belgrade * Novi Sad * Nis * Kragujevac * Subotica * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * HISTORY * Introduction * The Great Schism and the First Serbian State * Dusan "the Mighty" and the Serbian Golden Age * The Ottoman Threat * The Battle of Kosovo and the Collapse of Serbia * The First Migration * The Turkish Night * Seoba Srbalja - The Moving of Serbs * Austro-Turkish Wars * The Wars of 1804-1815 * A Serbian National Consciousness * Vojvodina and the Ausgleich * Beginnings of Industrial Development * Formal Independence * The Balkan Wars * The Start of World War I * The Corfu Declaration * Yugoslavia * World War II and Nazi Occupation * The Second Yugoslavia * Communist Rule during the Tito Era * The Rise of Milosevic * Resistance in Kosovo * The Break-up of Yugoslavia * The Third Yugoslavia and War in Bosnia * Conflict in Kosovo * Milosevic's Ouster * Serbia and Montenegro * Recent Political Events * Kosovo Independence * ECONOMY * Introduction * Industry and Manufacturing * Agriculture * Banking and Currency * Trade Investment * Energy and Mineral Resources * Energy * Minerals * Standard of Living * Tourism * Transportation * Business Outlook * International Organizations * SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Language * Religion * Traditions: Celebrations and Holidays * Cuisine * Beverages * Arts * Music * Film * Literature * Traditional Dress * Folk Culture and Folklore * Sports and Recreation * Gender and Family Issues * SECURITY * Introduction * Military * U.S.-Serbia * Neighboring Countries * Bulgaria * Romania * Hungary * Croatia * Bosnia and Herzegovina * Montenegro * Kosovo * Macedonia * Terrorist Groups * Other Security Issues * Paramilitary Groups * Nationalism * CHAPTER 1 * PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Northern Plains * Western Mountains * Eastern Mountains * Climate * Rivers * Danube * Tisza * Sava * Drina * Morava * Major Cities * Belgrade * Novi Sad * Nis * Kragujevac * Subotica * History * Early History and Ottoman Rule * Modern History * Economy * Ethnic Groups * Serb * Hungarian * Bosnian * Albanian * CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 2 * RELIGION * Overview * The Early Church and Its Connections to the State * The role of Religion in the Government * Religion and Daily Life * Religious Events and Holidays * Orthodox Good Friday * Easter * Christmas * Krsna Slava (Patron Saint Day) * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * CHAPTER 2 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 3 * TRADITIONS * Honor and Values * Greetings, Gestures, and Communication Styles * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Customs * Dress Codes * Nonreligious Holidays and Celebrations * New Year * Serbian Statehood Day * Labor Days * Victory Day * St Vitus Day * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Dos and Don'ts * CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 4 * URBAN LIFE * History of Urbanization * Work Problems in Urban Areas * The Urban Roma Population * Urban Healthcare * Urban Education * Daily Urban Life * Restaurants and Marketplace * Restaurants * Marketplace * Transportation and Traffic * Street Crime and Solicitations * CHAPTER 4 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 5 * RURAL LIFE * Development of Agriculture * Rural Migration

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherProgressive Management
    Release dateOct 30, 2015
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    Progressive Management

    Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!

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