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| Balkans | |
| Aliases: | Balkan Peninsula The Balkans |
| Category: | Region |
| Continent: | Europe |
| Locale: | Southeast Europe |
The Balkan Peninsula, popularly referred to as the Balkans, is a geographical and cultural region of Southeast Europe. The region has its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch from the east of Bulgaria to the very east of Serbia.