Balkanhalvøen
The Balkan Peninsula, often referred to as the Balkans, is a geographic and cultural region in Southeastern Europe. It is defined by its mountainous terrain and is bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the west, the Ionian Sea to the southwest, the Aegean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. The northern boundary is less clearly defined, but often considered to be the Danube, Sava, and Kupa rivers.
Historically, the region has been a crossroads of civilizations, with influences from Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and
Countries commonly considered to be part of the Balkan Peninsula include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
The region is characterized by diverse landscapes, from coastal areas and islands to rugged mountains and fertile