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The Balkans

The Balkans. Shining Star Book A Unit 4 Part 2. THE BALKANS. Balkans is an old Turkish word that means “mountains”. The Balkans are a group of countries in southeast Europe: Slovenia Croatia Bosnia and Herzegovania Macedonia Albania Greece Bulgaria Romania Serbia and Montenegro

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The Balkans

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  1. The Balkans Shining Star Book A Unit 4 Part 2

  2. THE BALKANS • Balkans is an old Turkish word that means “mountains”

  3. The Balkans are a group of countries in southeast Europe: • Slovenia • Croatia • Bosnia and Herzegovania • Macedonia • Albania • Greece • Bulgaria • Romania • Serbia and Montenegro • part of Turkey

  4. Before 1991, these countries were one country called Yugoslavia.

  5. The Balkans form a land bridge between Europe and Asia

  6. Cause • Many different ethnic groups live in the hills and valleys • different cultures • different languages • different customs • have led to:

  7. Effect • many conflicts among the different people • Balkans called “the powder keg of Europe” because many wars have started there

  8. Religion • There are two main religions in the Balkans: • Christianity • Islam

  9. Region • The Balkan region is a land of many contrasts: • ancient and modern cities • beautiful mountains and rivers • wars have left many scars

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