Balkanlar
Balkanlar, or the Balkans, is a geographic and cultural region in Southeast Europe. The term refers to the Balkan Peninsula and surrounding areas, and its exact scope varies by context. The core area typically includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia, with Greece largely in the southern Balkans and parts of Turkey's European side sometimes included.
Geographically, the region is characterized by mountains such as the Balkan Mountains, the Dinaric Alps, and
The Balkans are highly diverse in ethnicity, language, and religion. Major groups include South Slavs (Serbs,
Historically, the area has roots in Roman and Byzantine rule, followed by centuries under the Ottoman Empire.