Geography of Balkan
In accordance with the World Atlas resources, the Balkans extend to the south from central Europe into the Mediterranean Sea, the Balkan Peninsula includes the countries of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia – North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and the geographical/political region of European Turkey.
The frequently referred to ‘Western Balkans,’ bordering the Adriatic Sea, includes the countries of Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia – North Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro. The Balkans have access to different routes and strategic locations controlling the various earth, water and air channels that link this particular territory with other remarkable surrounding regions.