# Balkanska vila (magazine)
**Wikidata**: [Q103495015](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103495015)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/balkanska-vila-magazine

## Summary
**Balkanska vila** is a publication classified as a **magazine**. It is documented within Wikimedia projects, possessing a specific image repository and a presence on Serbian Wikipedia. As a magazine, it belongs to the class of periodic mass media publications typically distributed at regular intervals.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Magazine (a type of periodical publication and mass media).
- **Sitelink Count**: 2 (indicating presence on specific Wikimedia projects).
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in **Commons** and **Serbian (sr)**.
- **Commons Category**: Balkanska vila (magazine).
- **Image**: Available via Wikimedia Commons (`Balkanska_vila_02.jpg`).
- **Classification Context**: As a magazine, it falls under the broader subclasses of periodicals, communications media, and print-native publications.
- **External Class Identifiers**: The class "magazine" is associated with GND ID **4067488-5**, Freebase ID **/m/058sv**, and BabelNet ID **00052671n**.

## FAQs
**What is Balkanska vila?**
Balkanska vila is a magazine, which categorizes it as a periodic mass media publication. It is specifically documented on Wikimedia Commons and Serbian Wikipedia.

**In which languages is Balkanska vila available?**
According to sitelink data, the entity is linked to **Serbian (sr)** and **Wikimedia Commons**.

**How is the entity "magazine" defined in this context?**
The parent class "magazine" is defined as a publication typically distributed at a regular interval. It is considered a type of mass media and a subclass of periodical and written work.

**What identifiers are associated with the magazine classification?**
The classification "magazine" is referenced by several external IDs, including the GND ID **4067488-5**, Freebase ID **/m/058sv**, and YSO ID **1255**.

## Why It Matters
Balkanska vila represents a specific instance of the magazine medium, a cornerstone of global mass media. Magazines serve as vital platforms for disseminating information, entertainment, and cultural content, influencing public opinion and shaping trends. By existing as a documented entity with Serbian linguistic ties, Balkanska vila contributes to the diversity of print-native and digital publications available worldwide. Its presence on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia ensures that it remains accessible for reference and research within the digital knowledge ecosystem.

## Notable For
- **Serbian Linguistic Presence**: Distinctly linked to the Serbian (sr) Wikipedia, highlighting its cultural context.
- **Digital Preservation**: Possesses a dedicated image file (`Balkanska_vila_02.jpg`) on Wikimedia Commons, ensuring visual archival.
- **Periodical Classification**: Identified as part of the "magazine" class, a broad category of mass media with over 134 sitelinks and recognition in 50+ languages globally.
- **Structured Knowledge**: Fully integrated into the Wikidata knowledge graph with specific structured properties for category and language.

## Body
### Classification and Definition
Balkanska vila is explicitly classified as an **instance of a magazine**. In the context of mass media, a magazine is a publication typically distributed at a regular interval, making it a periodic mass media publication. It is a subclass of several broader categories, including:
- Periodical
- Communications media
- Mass media
- Print-native publication
- Written work

The term "magazine" is widely recognized globally, with aliases such as "glossy," "serial," "journal," and "periodical" in English, and variations like "Magazin," "périodique," and "mağazin" in other languages.

### Digital Presence and Media
Balkanska vila maintains a digital footprint through the Wikimedia ecosystem.
- **Sitelinks**: The entity has a sitelink count of **2**.
- **Languages**: It is connected to **Serbian (sr)** Wikipedia and **Wikimedia Commons**.
- **Visuals**: An image of the magazine is archived at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Balkanska_vila_02.jpg`.
- **Category**: It is organized under the Commons category **"Balkanska vila (magazine)"**.

### Context of the Magazine Class
As a magazine, Balkanska vila is part of a medium described in major encyclopedic sources such as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon and Encyclopædia Britannica. The class "magazine" is distinguished by several features:
- **Distribution**: Regular intervals (weekly, monthly, etc.).
- **Content**: Diverse range including news, entertainment, fashion, and culture.
- **Lexicographical IDs**: The class is associated with Lex ID (tidsskrift), YSO ID (1255), and KBpedia ID (MagazineCopy).
- **External IDs**: The classification holds identifiers such as GND ID **4067488-5**, Freebase ID **/m/058sv**, and BabelNet ID **00052671n**.

### Significance in Mass Media
The existence of Balkanska vila as a magazine underscores the role of such publications in connecting diverse audiences. Magazines are a fundamental part of the media landscape, offering consistent engagement through regular distribution. They function as a bridge between print-native traditions and modern digital accessibility, serving as a platform for cultural expression and information dissemination.