Cer (mountain)
Cer (pronounced [tsɛr]) is a mountain in western Serbia, 30 kilometers from Šabac, 100 kilometers west of Belgrade. The highest peak has an elevation of 689 m (2,260 ft) above sea level.[1] Cer is rich in the Turkey oak forests after which it was named.
Cer | |
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Cer during summer | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) [1] |
Coordinates | 44°36′11″N 19°29′39″E |
Geography | |
Cer Location in Serbia | |
Location | Serbia |
Parent range | Dinarides |
During World War I, the Battle of Cer was fought on Cer, in which Serbian forces defeated Austria-Hungary.
References
- Planina Cer Archived March 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Tourist organization of Šabac
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