KeletEurópa

KeletEurópa, meaning Eastern Europe in Hungarian, is a broad geographical and cultural region. Its precise definition is a subject of ongoing discussion and varies depending on historical, political, and cultural contexts. Generally, it encompasses countries that lie to the east of Central Europe.

Historically, the term "Eastern Europe" was often used to distinguish the Soviet bloc from Western Europe during the Cold War. This political division significantly shaped the identity and development of the countries within this sphere. Today, the region includes a diverse array of nations, from the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in the north, through Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania in the middle, to the Balkan countries like Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, and sometimes even parts of Greece and Turkey. Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova are also consistently considered part of Eastern Europe.

The cultural landscape of KeletEurópa is rich and varied, influenced by a complex interplay of Slavic, Germanic, Baltic, Finnic, Turkic, and Roman traditions. Religions such as Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism, and Islam are prominent. The region's history is marked by periods of great empires, invasions, and struggles for independence. Many of these nations have undergone significant political and economic transformations since the fall of communism in the late 20th century, with many now members of the European Union and NATO. This ongoing evolution continues to define the identity and future of KeletEurópa.