Federal Republic of Yugoslavia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Савезна Република Југославија
Savezna Republika Jugoslavija |
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| 1992–2003 | |||||||||
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Anthem: "Hey, Slavs"
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| Capital | Belgrade | ||||||||
| Common languages | Serbo-Croatian (1992-1996) Serbian (1996-2002) |
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| Government | Republic | ||||||||
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• 1992 - 1993
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Dobrica Ćosić | ||||||||
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• 1993 - 1997
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Zoran Lilić | ||||||||
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• 1996 – 2000
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Slobodan Milošević | ||||||||
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• 1992 - 1993
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Milan Panić | ||||||||
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• 1993 - 1998
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Radoje Kontić | ||||||||
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• 1998 - 2000
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Momir Bulatović | ||||||||
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• 2000 - 2001
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Zoran Žižić | ||||||||
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• 2001 - 2003
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Dragiša Pešić | ||||||||
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• Constitution
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April 27, 1992 | ||||||||
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• Established
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April 28 1992 | ||||||||
| November 1, 2000 | |||||||||
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• Reconstituted
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February 4 2003 | ||||||||
| Area | |||||||||
| 2002 | 102,350 km2 (39,520 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Population | |||||||||
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• 2002
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10656929 | ||||||||
| Currency | Yugoslav dinar, Euro, Deutsch mark | ||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||||||
| Calling code | 381 | ||||||||
| Internet TLD | .yu | ||||||||
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The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (often called FRY) was a country in Europe. It was formed by two smaller republics: Serbia and Montenegro. These two areas had been part of a larger country called the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY).
The FRY was created in 1992. This happened after several other parts of the old Yugoslavia decided to become independent countries. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia lasted for about 11 years.
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History of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
How the FRY Was Formed
The bigger country, the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, started to break apart in the early 1990s. Many different groups of people lived there. Some groups wanted their own independent countries. This led to a lot of tension and some conflicts.
By 1992, four of the six republics had left. These were Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Only Serbia and Montenegro remained. They decided to form a new, smaller country together. This new country was named the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
From FRY to Serbia and Montenegro
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia existed from 1992 to 2003. During this time, its capital city was Belgrade. This city is now the capital of Serbia. The country used the Yugoslav dinar as its money.
In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia changed its name. It became known as the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This new union lasted for three more years. It was a step towards both parts becoming fully independent.
Becoming Separate Countries
The State Union of Serbia and Montenegro came to an end in 2006. The people of Montenegro held a special vote. This vote was called a referendum. Most people in Montenegro voted to become an independent country.
Because of this vote, Montenegro separated from Serbia. This meant that both Montenegro and Serbia became completely separate and independent countries. They have been separate ever since.
Images for kids
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Map of the Yugoslav Wars in 1993
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Supporters of the national football team during the 2006 FIFA World Cup
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Mascot of the EuroBasket 2005, hosted by Serbia and Montenegro
See also
In Spanish: Serbia y Montenegro para niños
