History & Politics
This empire ruled much of the Balkans for over 500 years.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This grilled minced meat dish is popular in Serbia, Bosnia, and North Macedonia.
What is ćevapi?
This Serbian-American scientist inspired many futuristic depictions in pop culture.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
The capital city of Slovenia, known for its dragon bridge.
What is Ljubljana?
The ancient Greek god of love, often depicted with a bow and arrows.
Who is Eros?
This agreement ended the Bosnian War in 1995.
What is the Dayton Agreement?
A traditional Greek dish made of layers of eggplant, potato, and meat.
What is moussaka?
The traditional Greek dance often performed at celebrations
What is Sirtaki?
The name of the ancient Greek region, now split between Greece, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia.
What is Macedonia?
The Serbian tradition of celebrating love, where men gift women small tokens on March 8th instead of Valentine's Day.
What is International Women's Day?
The capital city where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place.
What is Sarajevo?
This strong, fruit-based brandy is widely consumed across the Balkans.
What is rakija?
The Croatian-born sculptor behind the famous "Peace Monument" in the UN building.
Who is Ivan Meštrović?
This country is home to the scenic Bay of Kotor.
What is Montenegro?
In Bulgaria, February 14th is also celebrated as this holiday dedicated to wine.
What is Trifon Zarezan?
The national flower of Bulgaria, heavily associated with its economy.
What is the rose?
A special bread with a hidden coin, eaten on New Year's in Bulgaria and Greece
What is Vasilopita?
This Romanian composer wrote the famous "Romanian Rhapsodies."
Who is George Enescu?
The largest lake in the Balkans, shared by Albania and North Macedonia.
What is Lake Ohrid?
The Romanian counterpart to Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 24th.
What is Dragobete?
The famous Yugoslav leader who promoted "Brotherhood and Unity."
Who is Josip Broz Tito?
The national dish of Albania, often made with lamb and yogurt.
What is Tavë Kosi?
This genre of sad, poetic music is closely associated with Bosnia and Serbia.
What is Sevdalinka?
This famous bridge in Mostar is a symbol of resilience and unity
What is Stari Most?
The Croatian island shaped like a heart, known as the "Island of Love."
What is Galešnjak?