THE BALKANS Yugoslavia Created after World War I

THE BALKANS

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

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

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

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

Croatia 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

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

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

Macedonia Population: 2, 091, 719 Mountainous territory with deep basins and valleys Religions: Macedonian Orthodox 64. 7%, Muslim 33. 3%

Kosovo Europe’s Newest Country 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

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

REVIEW QUIZ E 6 Write the best answers to the following questions. Use your notes for help.

REVIEW QUIZ E 6 1 The first country to beak away from Yugoslavia and become independent was ____.

REVIEW QUIZ E 6 2 Identify the three main religious groups in the Balkans _________

REVIEW QUIZ E 6 3 Albania’s economic ranking is _____ in Europe.

REVIEW QUIZ E 6 4 Most of the Balkans countries once formed the country of _________

REVIEW QUIZ E 6 5 Europe’s newest country is _____.