The Republic of Serbia is a country located in the Balkans, at the crossroads of Southeast and Central Europe. It is a landlocked nation, bordered by several key states including Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. With a population of approximately 6.9 million people, Serbia's largest city, Belgrade, serves as its capital. The country's rich history has seen it influenced by major empires, including the Byzantine and Ottoman, and it remains a vital cultural and geopolitical crossroads.