What is another word for Balkan Peninsula?
Pronunciation: [bˈɔːlkən pənˈɪnsjʊlə] (IPA) 
The Balkan Peninsula is also known as the Balkans, which is a historically and culturally rich region in southeastern Europe. The region has been referred to as the Balkan States, the Balkan Mountains, or the Balkan Region. Other synonyms that are commonly used to refer to the Balkan Peninsula include the Balkan Peninsula and the Balkan Subcontinent. Additionally, the term "Balkanization" is used to describe the process of fragmentation and division that has characterized the history of the region. The Balkans have a complex and diverse history that is reflected in the many terms used to refer to this unique region of Europe.
