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    Balkans

    Geopolitical and cultural region of Southeast Europe

    The Balkans, corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria. The Balkan Peninsula is bordered by the Adriatic Sea in the northwest, the Ionian Sea in the southwest, the Aegean Sea in the south, the Turkish straits in the east, and the Black Sea in the northeast. The northern border of the peninsula is variously defined. The highest point of the Balkans is Musala, 2,925 metres, in the Rila mountain range, Bulgaria. The concept of the Balkan Peninsula was created by the German geographer August Zeune in 1808, who mistakenly considered the Balkan Mountains the dominant mountain system of Southeast Europe spanning from the Adriatic Sea to the Black Sea. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The Balkans (/ ˈ b ɔː l k ən z / BAWL-kənz, / ˈ b ɒ l k ən z / BOL-kənz [1]), corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula (Peninsula of Haemus, Haemaic Peninsula), is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. [2] [3] [4] The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains (Haemus Mountains) that stretch throughout the whole ...
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Europe is often divided into regions and subregions based on geographical, cultural or historical factors. Since there is no universal agreement on Europe's regional composition, the placement of individual countries may vary based on criteria being used. For instance, the Balkans is a distinct geographical region within Europe, ...
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  5. britannica.com

    4 days agoBalkans, easternmost of Europe's three great southern peninsulas. There is not universal agreement on the region's components. The Balkans are usually characterized as comprising Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia—with all or part of each of those countries located within the peninsula.
  6. thoughtco.com

    The countries lying on the Balkan Peninsula are called the Balkan states or just the Balkans. This region lies on the southeastern edge of the European continent. Though there are conflicting definitions of what exactly constitutes a Balkan state, 11 countries are generally considered to be Balkan.
  7. britannica.com

    Kosovo, self-declared independent country in the Balkans region of Europe. Although the United States and most members of the European Union (EU) recognized Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, Serbia, Russia, and a significant number of other countries—including several EU
  8. simple.wikipedia.org

    A geographical map of the Balkan peninsula A political map of the Balkan Peninsula Map encompassing the broadest definitions of the Balkans (lighter shades of green denote countries less commonly included). The Balkans is a peninsula, region, or group of countries, in Southeast Europe.It has a combined area of 550,000 km² and an approximate population of 55 million people.
  9. Below is a map detailing the Balkan Region. It shows international borders between countries that are considered to be part of the Balkans. Balkan Countries Map. The Balkans, also sometimes referred to as Southeast Europe, is a geographical and cultural region in the southeastern part of the European continent. It's east of the Italian ...
  10. worldatlas.com

    Balkan Peninsula. Also referred to as the Balkans, the Balkan Peninsula is a geographical and cultural region in the southeastern part of Europe.The region is named after the Balkan Mountains that stretch for about 557km from the boundary between Bulgaria and Serbia to Cape Emine on the Black Sea coast. The term 'Balkan' has been derived from a Turkish word that refers to a "chain of ...
  11. history.howstuffworks.com

    Jun 20, 2024Rivers of the Balkans. The region is home to several major rivers, including the Danube, Sava and Drava. These rivers have been vital for transportation, trade and agriculture throughout history. The Danube River flows through multiple Balkan countries, linking them with central Europe and the Black Sea. Glacial Landscapes of the Balkans
  12. nationsonline.org

    Map shows the Balkans in Southeastern Europe, an ancient region and since the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991-92 the site of 10 nations plus the European portion of Turkey. The Balkan peninsula lies east of Italy, separated from it by the Adriatic Sea.The Balkans are bordered by parts of the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea in the west and by the Aegean Sea in the south.
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