Cer (mountain)
| Cer | |
|---|---|
| Цер | |
 Cer during summer | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 44°36′11″N 19°29′39″E / 44.60306°N 19.49417°E |
| Geography | |
  Cer Location in Serbia | |
| Location | Serbia |
| Parent range | Dinarides |
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.
History[edit]
During World War I, the Battle of Cer was fought on Cer, in which Serbian forces defeated Austria-Hungary.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Planina Cer Archived March 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Tourist organization of Šabac
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