The citizens of Belgrade are known as Serbs, a South Slavic ethnic group native to the Balkans. Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia, and its citizens are predominantly Serbs. The term 'SERB' is derived from the medieval Serbian word for 'SERVANT'. Serbs have a long history in the region, having been present since at least the 6th century. They are traditionally Orthodox Christians and speak the Serbian language.