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Yugoslav braille

Braille is a special type of writing that is made up of raised dots on a page. It is used by people who are blind or visually impaired to read and write. Yugoslav Braille is a specific type of Braille that was used in the former country of Yugoslavia.

In Yugoslav Braille, each letter of the alphabet is represented by a specific arrangement of raised dots. For example, the letter A is represented by a single dot in the top left corner of the Braille cell (the small box containing the raised dots). The letter B is represented by two dots in the top left and middle left positions of the cell.

In addition to the alphabet, Yugoslav Braille uses special symbols to represent punctuation, numbers, and even musical notes. These symbols are arranged in specific ways to convey meaning in the same way that written text does for people who can see.

Yugoslav Braille was developed in the 1950s and grew in popularity throughout the former Yugoslavia as a way to improve communication and access to information for people who are blind or visually impaired. While it is not in widespread use today, it remains an important part of the history of Braille and its development around the world.