History
The Empire that controlled much of the Balkans for centuries until the 1900s
What is the Ottoman Empire
This strong fruit brandy, often homemade and commonly made from plums, is popular throughout the Balkans
What is Rakija
This large lake shared by North Macedonia and Albania is one of the oldest lakes in Europe
What is Lake Ohrid
This inventor born in modern-day Croatia is known for his contributions to alternating current (AC) electricity.
Who is Nikola Tesla
This British-Albanian pop star is known for hits like “Levitating” and “Don’t Start Now.”
Who is Dua Lipa
What year did Yugoslavia break up?
What is between 1990-1992
This cabbage dish stuffed with meat and rice is commonly eaten in the Balkans during holidays.
What is Sarma
These six countries were once part of the former Yugoslavia before it dissolved in the 1990s and early 2000s.
What is Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia
This Serbian tennis player has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Who is Novak Djokovic
This annual European song competition has been won by Balkan countries like Serbia and Greece.
What is Eurovision
This Balkan region declared independence from Serbia in 2008
What is Kosovo
This flaky pastry filled with meat, cheese, or spinach is popular across the Balkans
What is Burek
These two Balkan countries border the western coast of the Black Sea.
What is Bulgaria and Romania
This Serbian basketball player, nicknamed “The Joker,” has won multiple NBA MVP awards while playing for the Denver Nuggets.
Who is Nikola Jokić
This Croatian coastal city became famous worldwide as the filming location for King’s Landing in Game of Thrones.
What is Dubrovnik
This Balkan country was formerly part of Yugoslavia and declared independence in 1991 with its capital in Zagreb
What is Croatia
This sweet layered dessert made with filo dough, nuts, and syrup became popular in the Balkans during the Ottoman period
What is Baklava
This sea borders countries like Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania
What is the Adriatic Sea
This Croatian football (soccer) player captained his national team to the 2018 World Cup final and won the Ballon d’Or that same year.
Who is Luka Modrić
This 1990s Romanian pop song by O-Zone became an internet meme and is often called the “Numa Numa” song.
What is Dragostea Din Tei
This 1995 peace agreement ended the Bosnian War and created Bosnia and Herzegovina’s current political structure
What is the Dayton Agreement
This traditional Bulgarian cold soup made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and dill is especially popular in the summer.
What is Tarator
This sea located between Greece and Turkey contains thousands of Greek islands.
What is The Aegean Sea
This ancient Greek philosopher taught Plato and was sentenced to death in Athens in 399 BCE.
Who is Socrates
This Bulgarian pop-folk singer is famous for hits like “Sen Trope” and is known for his flamboyant style and influence on chalga music.
Who is Azis