Šumadija
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The Šumadija region is located in central Serbia and is characterized by its forested hills. The name itself, Šumadija, literally means "forested area". This region was historically significant as the site of the first Serbian uprising against the Turks, led by Karadjordje in the early 19th century.12
Kragujevac, the chief city of Šumadija, served as the capital of Serbia from 1818 to 1841. During this period, key institutions like a high school, military school, and printing press were established, and the first Serbian newspaper, Novine Srbske, was published there. Rural settlements in Šumadija are typically dispersed along ridge roads, with houses often constructed of logs or planks. While historically forested, large areas have been cleared for cultivation, though woodlands remain significant in mountainous parts.231
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SerbiaPlant and animal lifeThe regional name Šumadija literally means “forested area,” but large areas that were formerly wooded long have been cleared and put to cultivation. In mountainous areas trees cover two-fifths or more of the territory, depending on elevation and soil thickness.
Read MoreThe regional name Šumadija literally means “forested area,” but large areas that were formerly wooded long have been cleared and put to cultivation. In mountainous areas trees cover two-fifths or more of the territory, depending on elevation and soil thickness.
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…is a feature of the Šumadija hills south of Belgrade. Limited areas are sown with rye and oats. Orchards also are characteristic of upland areas—particularly plums, which form the basis for the production of slivovitz, a brandy that is the national drink. Owing to demand from western Europe, raspberries have…
Read More…is a feature of the Šumadija hills south of Belgrade. Limited areas are sown with rye and oats. Orchards also are characteristic of upland areas—particularly plums, which form the basis for the production of slivovitz, a brandy that is the national drink. Owing to demand from western Europe, raspberries have…
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