An Introduction to the Balkans
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The History of the Balkans
The Balkans have been home to several large empires, and it's the intersection of several ethnic and religious groups. After World War I, which began in Sarajevo, the kingdom of Yugoslavia was created. The Croatian War of Independence lasted from 1991 to 1995, and resulted in the deaths of over 15,000 Croats. Croatia has the second highest standard of living of any Balkan country, and was the second to join the EU in 2013. Montenegro had a more circuitous route to independence; they were part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until 1992.
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