landscape & nature
Why are the Balkans called "Balkans"?
It comes from Turkish and means "mountain". The region is very mountainous.
Name 2 musical instruments typical for the Balkans
tambura, bagpipe (gaida), accordion
Congrats, you just earned yourself a free 100. Get yourself something nice.
Yay we’re having so much fun
Which Hungarian politician is on a picture on the Geopolitical tensions slide?
Viki Orbán.
3 reasons why you should travel to the Balkans
Safety, cuisine, nature, low prices, cheap flights, low crowdiness
Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey
At least 5 members of the group stand up and do a kolo.
Yessss feel the rhytm💃
Name 2 reasons why one should start a business in the Balkans.
opportunities for growth and profit, strategic geographic location, opportunities in emerging industries, low business and living costs, government incentives.
Is Serbia in NATO?
No.
Which country in the Balkans has the cheapest alcohol?
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Due to their water wealth the Balkans are often called...
The Blue Heart of Europe
What color is the "evil eye"?
Blue, black and white. (wanted to add a picture hear but that’s only in Jeopardy premium sorry)
What does remittances mean?
An amount of money sent from one person/institution to another person/institution for goods/services or as a gift. (prevody peňazí)
Name 2 causes of air pollution in the Balkans.
Old cars, lack of money, outdated coal plants, household heating.
Name 2 beaches in the Balkans
e.g. Long Beach (Vela Plaža), Sakarun Beach, Ksamil Beach
What’s the weather like on the Southern sea costs?
Mediterranean- hot, dry summers, mild, wet winters.
Name 2 Balkan foods beginning with the letter B
Burek, Baklava
Are you gonna start a business in the Balkans?
Prolly not but we listen and don’t judge.
How are the Balkan citizens fighting against corruption?
They’re protesting!
Name 3 national parks in the Balkans
e.g. Una National Park, Dormitory National Park, Theth National Park
How many interconnected lakes are in Plitvice NP?
16 (they’re separated by tufa barriers
There’s no bread without a hoe." Translate to Serbian.
Nema leba bez motike.
Name 4 of the main industries in the Balkans.
Agriculture, manufacture, services, energy, tourism, technology.
How many slides were dedicated to corruption?
Three. :)
Which city in the Balkans is famous for music festivals: Belgrade, Split, Athens.
Split! Belgrade is popular for its nightlife and Athens for Greek femboys (niche reference).