Serbia
Definition
A landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. Known for its diverse culture and history dating back to the Roman Empire.
Analogy
Serbia can be compared to a historical crossroad signpost - it's where East meets West culturally due to its geographical location between Eastern Orthodox Christianity (East) and Roman Catholicism (West).
Related terms
Yugoslavia: A country in Southeast Europe during most of the 20th century which included what is now Serbia.
Orthodox Christianity: One branch of Christianity that has been historically dominant in Eastern Europe including Serbia.
Balkans: A geographic region in Southeastern Europe where Serbia is located.
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