Sandra Zivanovic (formerly Selmic) was born in Belgrade, capital city of Serbia.

"Serbia is a small land in Southern-East Europe (about the size of the U.S. state of Maine) that has had significant impact upon world history and politics.
     As you explore Serbia, you will discover a treasure chest filled with art, culture and tradition. It has ancient monasteries, intricate mosaics, epic poems, and a long list of accomplished artists and scholars.
     From Ivo Andrić, winner of the 1961 Nobel Prize for literature, to Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American electrical engineer who invented alternating current (AC), Serbia's writers, scientists, scholars, and athletes have made important contributions." - JoAnn Milivojevic, Serbia- Enchantment of the World, Children's Press, New York, 1999.

A Serbian mathematician, Mileva Maric was Einstein's wife, companion, colleague and confidante whose influence in his most creative years was enormous.

Statue of Nikola Tesla at Niagara Falls

A bronze statue of Nikola Tesla at Niagara Falls was produced some time in the mid 70's to honor Tesla and the work he did for Westinghouse in building the turbines which converted the power of the Falls into electricity. The original statue is in front of the Electrical Engineering building of the University of Belgrade in Belgrade, Serbia.

Budva- an old town is located in Montenegro, Adriatic Sea cost. The town's current appearance dates from the 17th century.

Jelena Jankovic, Serbian professional female tennis player, World No. 1 player for 2008.

Monica Seles, an American tennis player who won 9 Grand slam titles and a bronze medal in the 2000 Olympic games,  was born in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Novak Djokovic, Serbian tennis player, winner of the Austalian Open Grand Slam, January 2008. Novak won bronze medal in Beijing - Olympic games - summer 2008.

Ana Ivanovic, Serbian tennis player, was the winner of Roland Garros French Open in 2008.