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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BalkansBalkans - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Balkans (/ ˈ b ɔː l k ən z / 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.

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2. www.britannica.com › place › BalkansBalkans | Definition, Map, Countries, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · 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.

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4. www.thoughtco.com › where-are-the-balkan-statesA List of Countries That Make up the Balkan Peninsula - ThoughtCo

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   4 days ago · Learn which 11 countries make up the Balkan Peninsula, a region of southeastern Europe with a rich and diverse history and culture. Explore the geography, languages, and politics of the Balkan states and their neighbors.

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5. www.bucketlistly.blog › posts › best-places-to-visit31 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in the Balkans

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   5 days ago · From the stunning waterfalls of Plitvice in Croatia to the pristine Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia, here are the 31 best places to visit in the Balkans! For a complete itinerary to the Balkans, check out: 2 Months Backpacking Balkans Itinerary.

6. www.britannica.com › place › Bosnia-and-HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina | Facts, Geography, History, & Maps

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   5 days 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. www.britannica.com › place › Yugoslavia-formerYugoslavia | History, Map, Flag, Breakup, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Yugoslavia, former country that existed in the west-central part of the Balkan Peninsula from 1929 until 2003. It included the current countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the partially recognized country of Kosovo. Learn more about Yugoslavia in this article.

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   Bal·kans

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   • 1. a range of mountains stretching east across Bulgaria from the Serbian frontier to the Black Sea. The highest point is Botev Peak (7,793 feet; 2,375 m).
   • 2. the countries occupying the part of southeastern Europe lying south of the Danube and Sava Rivers, forming a peninsula bounded by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas in the west, the Aegean and Black Seas in the east, and the Mediterranean in the south.

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9. www.atlanticcouncil.org › content-series › balkans#BalkansDebrief - What is the US role amidst fragility in the ...

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   1 day ago · The Western Balkans stand at a pivotal moment. Regional stability, security, and prosperity require a more robust US engagement. EU accession remains the goal but simmering ethnic tensions and resurgent nationalism demand a comprehensive US strategy that includes specific and actionable commitments.