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Eastern Europe Map Quiz — Can You Find All 20 Countries?

Eastern Europe encompasses 20 countries stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Balkans. This region includes the former Soviet republics, the ex-Yugoslav states, and the countries of Central and Southeastern Europe. This free online Eastern Europe geography quiz is one of the most challenging regional tests — get the Balkans cluster right and you will ace it.

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Eastern Europe Map Quiz: Balkans Countries Order

From northwest to southeast: Slovenia (borders Italy and Austria, EU member), Croatia (Adriatic coast), Bosnia and Herzegovina (between Croatia and Serbia), Serbia (center, landlocked), Montenegro (small Adriatic nation), Kosovo (south of Serbia), North Macedonia (south of Serbia), Albania (Adriatic/Ionian coast, southernmost). This order is the best way to memorize them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What countries are considered Eastern Europe? ▾
Eastern Europe typically includes: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), and the Balkan nations (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania). Russia is sometimes included.
What is the largest country in Eastern Europe? ▾
Ukraine is the largest country entirely within Europe by area (233,062 sq mi). Russia is larger, but most of Russia's territory is in Asia. Ukraine is roughly the same size as Texas.
What are the Baltic states? ▾
The Baltic states are Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — three small nations on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. They were part of the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1991 and are now all members of NATO and the European Union. They are often confused with each other in map quizzes.
What year did the Soviet Union collapse? ▾
The Soviet Union officially dissolved on December 25, 1991. This created 15 independent nations including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states, and the Central Asian republics — dramatically reshaping the Eastern European map that is tested in this geography quiz.