Even in the Balkan peninsula some bits are becoming truly European again.

ECONOMIST: Ten years since the wall fell

From the Baltic Sea to the Balkan Peninsula, once-captive nations inspired the world when bold patriots stepped forward to regain their countries' sovereignty and their citizens' dignity.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation -- Captive Nations Week, 2012

Bosnia is spectacularly situated in a rich culturally convergent mix on the Balkan Peninsula, with Croatia to the north, Serbia to the east and Montenegro to the southeast.

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The Balkan Peninsula is located in a climatically favourable environment and has a rich variety of plants with a high potential, not only in pharmacology but also in numerous other fields.

UNESCO: SEE PhytoChemNet - Southeast European Network on Phytochemistry and Chemistry of Natural Products for Green and Sustainable Growth | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Where is the Balkan Peninsula located?

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