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Balkan Mountains

Balkan Mountains

4.7
A mountain range in Bulgaria running from eastern Serbia to the Black Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : Montañas Balcánicas
  • The Balkan Mountains divide northern and southern Bulgaria.

Examples

  • The Balkan Mountains are known for their scenic beauty and biodiversity.

  • Many rivers originate in the Balkan Mountains before flowing to the Danube.

  • The Balkan Mountains are known for their stunning landscapes.

  • Have you ever visited the Balkan Mountains?

  • The Balkan Mountains are a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

  • Many rivers originate in the Balkan Mountains before flowing to the Danube.

  • The Balkan Mountains are known for their scenic beauty and biodiversity.

Synonyms

Balkan Mountain Range
vsBalkan Mountains
5.4

A long group of mountains in Bulgaria that runs from Serbia to the Black Sea

is the alternative naming form used for the identical chain
Balkans
vsBalkan Mountains
4.1

A mountain range across central Bulgaria popular for hiking

is located from eastern Serbia eastwards to the Black Sea

Surface Forms

Balkan Mountains main

Morphology

Balkan + mountain

The phrase is fully compositional: 'Balkan' specifies the geographic region and 'mountains' denotes a mountain range, so the meaning 'mountains in the Balkans' is directly derivable from the constituents. As a place-name construction common across languages, a B1 learner who knows both words will understand this MWE.

Etymology

Balkan Mountains may come from Balkan, a Turkish word for a 'wooded mountain' or simply a 'mountain', so the name is like saying 'mountain mountains'. That's why Balkan Mountains is the name for the long range that divides northern and southern Bulgaria.