1. THE BALKANS

2. Yugoslavia Created after World War I
Included Many Ethnic/Religious Groups
Held Together by a Strong Communist Government
Dissolved in 2006
Broken into 7 new countries

3. THE BALKANS Seven countries formed when Yugoslavia broke apart
SLOVENIA
CROATIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
SERBIA
MONTENEGRO
MACEDONIA
KOSOVO
ALBANIA – Traditionally Independent

4. Slovenia Population: 1,988,292 First to Become Independent.
Ethnically Most Homogeneous
Known for mountains, outdoor recreation and ski resorts.
Mostly Christian - Catholic

5. Montenegro Pollution of Coastal Waters Independence in 2006.
Population: 620,029
Official Languages: Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, Croatian
72% Eastern Orthodox Religion

6. Croatia Population: 4,253,000 Booming Tourism
Long coastlines with more than 1000 islands
Population: 4,253,000
Universal health care system
Free primary and secondary education
86% Roman Catholic Religion

7. BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Centrally Located Population: 3,871,643
High literacy, life expectancy and education levels
Known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage
Growing tourist destination

8. Serbia Core State of Former Yugoslavia Population: 7,164,000
84% Eastern Orthodox Religion
Official language is Serbian
Developing a market economy with upper-middle income levels
Rich medieval history

9. Macedonia Population: 2,091,719
Mountainous territory with deep basins and valleys
Religions: Macedonian Orthodox 64.7%, Muslim 33.3%

10. Kosovo Europe’s Newest Country Population: 1,859,203
Independence in 2008
Serbia does not recognize Kosovo independence
Population: 1,859,203
95% Muslim religion
Wine industry is successful & growing
Developing a modern health care system

11. ALBANIA 70% Muslim Lowest Economic Ranking in Europe
Population: 2,893,005
Mountainous & rugged landscape
Successfully transitioning from a  socialist planned economy to free-market capitalism 

12. REVIEW QUIZ E6
Write the best answers to the following questions. Use your notes for help.

13. REVIEW QUIZ E6
1 The first country to beak away from Yugoslavia and become independent was ________.

14. 2 Identify the three main religious groups in the Balkans
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2 Identify the three main religious groups in the Balkans
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15. 3 Albania’s economic ranking is _________ in Europe.
REVIEW QUIZ E6
3 Albania’s economic ranking is _________ in Europe.

16. 4 Most of the Balkans countries once formed the country of
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4 Most of the Balkans countries once formed the country of
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17. 5 Europe’s newest country is _________.
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5 Europe’s newest country is _________.