century, the city has been expanding to the south and east; after World War II, New Belgrade was built on the left bank of the Sava River, connecting Belgrade with Zemun. The city has an urban area of 360 square kilometers (140 sq. mi); while together with its metropolitan area it covers 3,223 square kilometers (1,244 sq. mi). Throughout history, Belgrade has been a crossroad between the West and the Orient.
Climate
Belgrade lies in the humid subtropical climate zone, with four seasons and uniformly spread precipitation. Monthly averages range from 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) in January to 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) in July, with an annual mean of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). Belgrade receives about 690 millimeters (27 in) of precipitation a year, with late spring being the wettest.
Public Holidays
2016
New Year's Day January 1-2
Julian Orthodox Christmas January 7
Statehood Day February 15-16
Orthodox Good Friday April 29
Orthodox Easter May 1
Orthodox Easter Monday May 2
May Day / International Workers' Day May 1-2
Armistice Day November 11