About Yugoslavia
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Yugoslavia Today
Published 2011/08/13 | 
Yugoslavia- The Present State
Yugoslavia, the name which once represented three political entities on western Balkans is no longer into existence. The country, which was a powerful nation during the major part of the twentieth century witnessed a Civil War during the 1990s and was divided into seven different nations, viz. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Slovenia and The Republic of Macedonia. Serbia is further divided into two autonomous provinces of Vojvodina and Kosovo, while the rest remained as Republics. When discussing about Yugoslavia, one should have a decent understanding of the seven countries, to which it has been divided.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: The triangular shaped republic, which is half the size of Kentucky, in terms of area has, its roots deep into the history. Known as Illyricum during the ancient period, this place was ruled by the Roman for a considerable period. The country received a new identity under the Ottoman rule and has also witnessed several wars, including the Punic wars. Presently, it is an independent country, which functions according to the Parliamentary Democracy system.
Croatia: Croatia, which is also formed out of Yugoslavia not only deserves mention for its political history but also for its breathtaking beauty and the vast coastlines. If someone is interested to plan a tour to Croatia, he must not leave out Dubrovonik, which is known for its natural beauty as well as historical significance. The defensive stone walls, which guard this maritime city, deserve special mention.
Serbia: Located in the central Balkan Peninsula, Serbia covers a significant area in the Carpathian basin. Serbia is a tourist hotspot and attracts numerous people from different parts of the world. Belgrade, the capital city of the country is a popular summer destination and has some of the historical buildings. Serbia has made a lot of progress and the country is not only makes brings people close to the history of the place but also offers all modern amenities.
Kosovo: A small country located on the southeastern part of the European continent, Kosovo offers history and modernity, side by side. When it comes to the places of attraction in Kosovo, the Mitrovica Bridge deserves special mention for its location. It acts as a divider between Serbs and Albanians living in Mitrovica.
Montenegro: Montenegro is a major tourist spot in Europe and attracts thousands of travelers for its natural beauty. Though Budva is the center of tourist attraction, the country has several other places of interest. Skadarsko Lake, Perast ñ Boka Bay, Tivat and Dumitor are some of the places of interest in this small country, which once formed a part of Yugoslavia.
Slovenia: The small country Slovenia is known for its dense vegetation. Ljubljana, the capital city has some of the popular places of interest, which includes the, Central Market, The Town Hall, The Triple Bridge and many more, attracts travelers from far and wide.
The Republic of Macedonia: Another successor state of the country, Yugoslavia, the Republic of Macedonia is known for its culture and heritage. Skopje, Ohrid, Prilep, Struga are some of the places worth mentioning while discussing about this republic.
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Published 2011/08/13 | 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.
The Death of Yugoslavia – War In Yugoslavia
Published 2011/04/08 | The death of Yugoslavia has been controversial and world-affecting world phenomena because of its influential leaders and ethnic groups which are now known as states and its Yugoslavia flag will no more be risen and be seen by the world.
Background of Its Death
The death and resurrection of the political life of Yugoslavia is no more and have finally laid to rest it phoenix-like life. However, the death of Yugoslavia will forever mark in history, in Yugoslavia history.
Its death come into arrival when Montenegro and Serbia declared independence at June 3 -5, 2006 which then followed by Kosovo. These three states are the last remaining standing then for Yugoslavian Union but fate has it for Yugoslavia, these three has declared respective independence from their YugoslavianUnion which they named it Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and renamed it to the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. It was finally over for Yugoslavia.
However, this union created by Montenegro and Serbia was not recognized to be the legitimate Yugoslavian Union by the former members of the defunct Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia or so-called SFRY which is the former largest Yugoslavian Union or Yugoslav State that existed in the history of Yugoslavia, after the first Yugoslavian Union. Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was officially dissolved on 1992 because of no any leader to depend it amidst the Yugoslav wars then. The Yugoslav wars between them were brought by their respective xenophobic attitude to one another. It is said that Yugoslav war is the successor or crime wars after World War II, because their ethnic wars is genocidal in nature. The Yugoslav war broke out after the death of Josip Broz Tito or so-called Tito who is the founder and head of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The war in Yugoslavia then begun.
The Yugoslav Union formed by Montenegro and Serbia was not recognized by the former members of Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia, perhaps because of their xenophobic tendencies though they are brothers within the Balkan Peninsula. Their hatred to their comrades created war in Yugoslavia and great schisms. Thus, despite to unite Yugoslavia, they still break off asunder. It is like sibling rivalry, is not it?
Actually, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has made a documentary TV reports about the death of Yugoslavia first broadcast during 1995, after the official dissolution of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992 with a documentary title “The Death of Yugoslavia”. It has never-before-seen footages interspersed with interviews about what has happen to Yugoslavia why it has come to its demise. This BBC TV documentary has accompanying book with the same title (The Death of Yugoslavia) written by Allan Little and Laura Silber.
At present this BBC documentary can be viewed or watch at the internet for those who are interested about it or have not seen it yet.
The Former Yugoslavia
The map of the former Yugoslavia was part of the Balkan Peninsula or map of Southeastern Europe and the map of Yugoslavia were then divided by Ethic groups which has now really been divided into independent countries within the former Yugoslavia map.
The former Yugoslavia was then recognized as a single country with different or composes of different Ethnic groups. It was then called “The Kingdom of Yugoslavia”, but due to World War II, Yugoslavia has become weak and finally comes into its grave.
A great way to see the countries in former Yugoslavia is by cycle touring, yes believe me! If this small sentence got you interested already search a search engine for world pedal and you’ll find a ton of great information on cycle touring to get you started.
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