GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Balkan Peninsula
The Balkan Peninsula occupies southeastern Europe between the Adriatic–Ionian, Aegean and Black Sea systems. Its northern land boundary is conventional, so Balkan country lists vary with the definition used.
Fast Facts
- The Dinaric and Pindus systems shape its western and southern relief.
- The Danube–Sava line is often used in broad physical descriptions of the northern margin.
- Eastern Thrace is the European portion of Türkiye at the southeastern end.
Connected lessons
- Balkan PeninsulaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Dinaric AlpsRelated places
- Pindus RangeRelated places
- Danube RiverRelated places
- BosporusRelated places
- BalkansRelated places