Srem

Two thirds of its territory belongs to Serbia and the rest belongs to Croatia. This division was set and borders were drawn by the Yugoslav communist authorities, according to the national structure of the population. The Serbian part of Syrmia is located mostly in the Srem district ( Sremski okrug ), which is the southwestern district of the Vojvodina autonomous province. However, a defining, easternmost portion of Syrmia is contained within the administrative boundaries of Belgrade. Due to Syrmia having a strong historical continuity, and its geographical distinctness, many of the modern Syrmians ( Sremci / Srijemci ) have a pronounced regional identity. This is often told to, and noted by, visitors to Belgrade when they enter the historical town of Zemun (now completely surrounded by modern built-up areas), whose residents cling to their Syrmian roots. The Croatian part of Syrmia is located entirely within (or corresponds to) the Vukovar-Syrmia County ( Vukovarsko-srijemska županija ), which is the easternmost county within Slavonia , a wider-encompassing historical region of Croatia. This means that Slavonian and Syrmian regional identities in Croatia essentially overlap; however, a stereotypical Syrmian would be quoted as saying that they are "not Slavonian but Syrmian".

Syrmia had roughly one million inhabitants according to the Serbian 2002 census and the Croatian 2001 census.

The name Syrmia has origins in the name of Sirmium, an imperial city and one of four capitals of the Roman Empire (now Sremska Mitrovica , the largest city that lies entirely in this region).

By plane

Airport Belgrade is located in Srem (Surčin)

By car or bus

Highway E70 (Belgrade - Zagreb, former Autoput Bratstva i jedinstva )

Highway Belgrade - Novi Sad

By train

Belgrade - Zagreb and Belgrade - Novi Sad railways go through Srem

The town centre of Srem is compact and walkable. Local buses connect the main districts and nearby attractions. Taxis are available from the train station.

Srem has a historic centre with traditional architecture, a parish church, and several notable historic buildings reflecting the local heritage.

Enjoy the region's lakes.

For more information on what to eat in Syrmia, see the Eat section of Vojvodina and the Eat section of Sremska Mitrovica

Pork products define the region's cuisine. Sremski kulen (in Croatia: Slavonski kulen ), a dried (or partially-dried) sausage, flavored with red paprika, is a locally prized food.

There are wineries in the region.

• Budget: Guesthouses and budget hotels from around 100–150 PLN per night
• Mid-range: Comfortable hotels, typically 200–350 PLN per night
• Upscale: Boutique and premium hotels, from 400 PLN per night

Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

North :

Serbia: Remainder of Vojvodina (specifically the Bačka historic region), with its capital Novi Sad

Croatia: Eastern Slavonia , with Osijek as a regional centre

East : Belgrade

South :

Serbia: Podrinje , with the city of Šabac lying very close

Bosnia and Herzegovina : Northeastern Bosnia (with the major city of Bijelijna nearby) and Posavina

West : southern parts of Eastern Slavonia , with Slavonski Brod as a major border town

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