Belgrade, which means 'the white city', is the capital of Serbia. It is one of the largest cities of Southeastern Europe with a population of over 1.2 million.
The city is a separate territorial unit in Serbia, with its own city authority. After the 2000 presidential elections, Belgrade was the site of major public protests, with over half a million people on the streets. On another hand, Belgrade is known for hosting many international cultural events and festivals. This is also the financial center and the IT center of the Southeastern European.