Balkans - Wikipedia
WebThe Balkans (/ ˈ b ɔː l k ən z / BAWL-kənz, / ˈ b ɒ l k ən z / BOL-kənz), 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.
Balkans | Definition, Map, Countries, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 16, 2024 · Balkans, easternmost of Europe’s three great southern peninsulas. 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 those countries located within the peninsula.
A List of Countries That Make up the Balkan Peninsula - ThoughtCo
WebMay 18, 2024 · Though there are conflicting definitions of what exactly constitutes a Balkan state, 11 countries are generally considered to be Balkan. They are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia
Balkan Countries - WorldAtlas
WebApr 20, 2021 · The Balkan Countries are the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. There are 11 countries that have all or part of their territory on the Balkan Peninsula. The three most dominant religions in the Balkan Countries are Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism, and Islam.
Countries that make up the Balkans | Britannica
WebBalkans, or Balkan Peninsula, Peninsula, southeastern Europe. Located between the Adriatic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean and Black seas, it is inhabited by a variety of linguistic, religious, ethnic, and national groups.
History of the Balkans - Wikipedia
WebHistory of the Balkans. The Balkan peninsula, as defined geographically, by the Danube-Sava-Kupa line. The Balkans and parts of this area may also be placed in Southeastern, Southern, Eastern Europe and Central Europe.
Balkans - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebMap encompassing the broadest definitions of the Balkans (lighter shades of green denote countries less commonly included) The Balkans is a peninsula, or group of countries in Southeast Europe. The region has a combined area of 550,000 km² and an approximate population of 55 million people.
Balkan Peninsula - WorldAtlas
WebSep 13, 2021 · 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.
Balkans - Wikiwand
WebThe Balkans ( / ˈbɔːlkənz / BAWL-kənz ), 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.
Balkans - Wikitravel
WebApr 16, 2024 · The Balkan peninsula in the southeast of Europe, is located between the Adriatic Sea and the Black Sea. The region has a mixed scenery with many tall mountain ranges, as well as deep forests, plains and rivers. The Balkans has many historical sites, having some of the oldest cities in Europe.
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