Top 10 Most Powerful Southeastern European Countries
Southeastern Europe is home to a fascinating mix of nations, each with its own unique blend of culture, history, and influence. But when it comes to determining which of these countries packs the most punch, opinions are bound to differ.
Is it Romania or Greece? I'm not sure. If you want to find out, check out this list!
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Croatia
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, gained independence in 1991 and is located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean. Its capital city is Zagreb, and it is a member of the European Union and NATO. Croatia was formerly part of Yugoslavia during the Cold... read more
Kicked Serbia's ass.
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Greece
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey... read more
Good military for its size. They have good pilots, and I think they could invade most of the countries in their region.
Great equipment! Best MBTs in the world (Leopard 2A6), best attack helicopters (Apaches), best conventional subs (Type 214), best howitzers (PzH 2000), and the best-trained pilots.
Greece's navy is one of the best in the world! Also, their military overall is pretty good.
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Romania
Romania is a sovereign state located in Southeastern Europe. It borders the Black Sea, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova. It has an area of 238,391 square kilometers and a temperate-continental climate.
With over 19 million inhabitants, Romania is the seventh-most-populous member... read more
Romania is a powerful country if you compare it with other European countries, like Serbia or Hungary.
Romania is a military power in Eastern Europe. Romania has gas, oil, gold, natural gas, and diamonds.
Romania is one of the most economically powerful countries in Southeastern Europe.
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Serbia
Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country in Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkans. It shares land borders with Hungary to the north, Romania to the northeast, Bulgaria to the southeast, North Macedonia to the south... read more
A very powerful country with a poor economy.
Did any of the others fight the USA?
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, was established in 681 AD and has retained its name ever since, making it one of the oldest countries in Europe. Located on the Balkan Peninsula, it shares borders with Greece, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, and the Black Sea. The capital of Bulgaria... read more
Bulgaria has a relatively strong army.
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Albania
Albania is a southeastern European country that is slightly larger than Maryland and borders Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. The capital is a city called Tirana. Some other major cities in Albania are Durrës, Elbasan, Vlorë, and Shkodër. Albania gained its independence in 1912.... read more
Albania should be ranked 5th or 6th because the USA greatly supports them. Also, when Kosovo joins Albania, it will become even more powerful.
We are too underestimated.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BiH or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia - Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. The capital and largest city is Sarajevo. Bosnia and Herzegovina borders Serbia to the east... read more
Hell yeah, Bosnia!
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North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a landlocked southeastern European country. It borders Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, and Serbia and Kosovo to the north.
It has a population of over 2 million people, which includes a mixture of Macedonians, Albanians, and Serbians. Macedonian... read more
It's fascinating to visit a country with so much history, yet it feels so new to the modern world. Macedonia still holds an air of mystery that makes this mountainous, off-the-beaten-path country an intriguing destination for real discovery.
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Kosovo
Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe. It lies at the centre of the Balkans, occupying an area of 10,887 km² (4,203 sq mi), with a population of 1.8 million. It is bordered by the uncontested territory of Serbia to the north and east, North... read more
Kosovo, easy win!
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Moldova
Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The unrecognised breakaway region of Transnistria lies across the Dniester on the country's eastern border with Ukraine. Moldova's capital... read more
Moldova has oil and gas reserves. In World War II, Romania controlled all of Bessarabia but lost it to the Soviets. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Moldova gained independence and had a strong army.
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Montenegro
Montenegro is a sovereign country located in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. It became independent from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro in 2006. Its capital city is Podgorica, and it is known for its natural beauty and historic architecture.
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Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries: Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest. Georgia to the northeast. Armenia,... read more
If Cyprus is on the list (an Asian country), then Turkey should be too. Turkey is obviously the best in the entire region. Also, Greece should be second!
Okay, I agree with Romania, but you're a nationalist if you say that, man.
Number 1 in all of Eastern Europe.