About Yugoslavia

All About The Country Of Yugoslavia

Situated in the Northern Hemisphere, Yugoslavia is a country in the continent of Europe. Belgrade is the capital of this beautiful country. This country was broken into seven countries after the civil war of 1990′s. These countries are Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, The Republic of Macedonia, Slovenia, Montenegro. The total population in this country is 10,656,929 approximately. Here people live up to the age of 74 years on an average.

Literacy Rate, Climate, Economy, Politics In Yugoslavia

The literacy late is quite high in this country. About 93% of male and 88% of female can read and write. The climate in the summer is usually cold in the valley and mountains. The winter season is cold. Yugoslavia is an earthquake prone area and hence, it is the most dangerous natural calamity in this place. The Yugoslavian Dinar is the currency of this country. The laws in this country are made according to the civil law system. The government of this country has a legislative branch, judicial branch and executive branch. The President holds the highest position in the country. He is selected by means of election.

List of few places of interest in Yugoslavia

*  Dubrovnik
*  Kosovo monasteries
*  Hvar/Mljet/Brioni
*  Plitvice Lakes (protected by UNESCO World Heritage)
*  Belgrade Kalamegdan fortress
*  Diocletian’s Palace in Split
*  Krapina Caves
*  Ohrid lake
*  Boka Kotorska Bay
*  Mostar

Food Crops, Religion, Social Etiquette, Family Structure In Yugoslavia

Wheat, rye, corn, etc. are the types of crops that are grown here and people eat what they produce. Wheat is a staple food but people in this country like French cuisines as well. There are three major religion types, which are practiced in Yugoslavia. These are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox and Islam. The social etiquette of this country includes having food during breakfast, lunch and dinner together.

People are very polite here. The custom of joint family is prevalent in this place. Grandparents stay along with other members of the family. It has a patriarchal type of society where the male members earn and the female members look after the household. Both boys and girls are given equal priority while the males are more dominant.

Some Important Holidays in Yugoslavia

1st January – New Year’s Day
28th March – Constitution Day (Serbia only)
27th April – Yugoslav National Day
1st May – international Labour Day
20th October – Belgrade’s Day
29th November – Republic Day

Recreation Activity and Language Spoken In Yugoslavia

People chat over a cup of coffee for recreation. They love to discuss on politics and culture of the country. They also have interest in singing. Children can enjoy many games and sports, which keep them engaged throughout. The main language in Yugoslavia is Serbian, which is the mother tongue of 95% citizen and only 6% speak Albanian.

Yugoslavia is a very beautiful country with nice people and culture. It is the 167th most visited countries in the world. In order to visit this place you need to talk to your travel planner so that the arrangement can be made perfectly.