Homolje

Homolje (Serbian Cyrillic: Хомоље, pronounced [xɔ̌mɔʎɛ]) is a small geographical region in east Serbia south of the Danube river.

It is centered on the town of Žagubica, with smaller parts belonging to municipalities of Kučevo, Majdanpek and Petrovac.

The main river is the Mlava which receives nine tributaries from the right and six from the left.

The region is covered with thick forests and many sinkholes and pits.

[1] Homolje is also known for its vivid folklore which includes abundant legends of vampires, dragons, fairies and bats.