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  1. May 16, 2024 · Balkans, easternmost of Europes 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.

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    2 days ago · The Balkans ( / ˈbɔːlkənz / BAWL-kənz, / ˈbɒlkənz / BOL-kənz [1] ), corresponding partially with the Balkan 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 that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.

  3. May 18, 2024 · Matt Rosenberg. Updated on May 18, 2024. 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.

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  4. 1 day ago · Greece, the southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. It lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa and is heir to the heritages of Classical Greece, the Byzantine Empire, and nearly four centuries of Ottoman Turkish rule. One-fifth of Greece’s area is made up of the Greek islands.

  5. 1 day ago · Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in the western Balkan Peninsula of Europe. Bosnia, the larger region, occupies the country’s northern and central parts, and Herzegovina is in the south and southwest. Learn about its geography and history with maps and statistics and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

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  7. May 22, 2024 · Southern Europe is situated on the southern part of the European continent, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It encompasses countries such as Italy , Spain , and Greece , known for their Mediterranean climate and cultural richness.

  8. May 16, 2024 · Southeast Europe refers to the region in Europe that includes several countries. These countries can be divided into two groups: EU member states and non-EU member states. The EU member states in Southeast Europe are Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania.

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