Countries of Eastern Europe

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide

Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina are two Southeastern European countries that were a part of Yugoslavia before it disintegrated. Today, they're creating their own space in the reagion and broadcasting their cultural identities.

• Map of Montenegro
• Map of Bosnia and Herzegovnia

Montenegro

Montenegro, which means "black mountain," is a land of haunting, mist-encased peaks and rocky terrain. It is sometimes included on tours to Croatia, though some travelers have found it difficult to traverse on their own. Some highlights of Montenegro include:

• Kotor
• Cetninje
• Budva

Bosnia and Herzegoniva

Bosnia, to the north, and Herzegovina, to the south, are two parts to one Southeastern European country. This country's name is sometimes abbreviated as BiH. Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital city is Sarajevo. Two sights of interest for travelers is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mostar and the so-called Bosnian pyramids.

Explore the other countries of Eastern Europe by clicking on the following links, which will take you to photos, maps, and travel information about each country:

Russia | Czech Republic | Poland | Hungary | Romania and Moldova | Croatia | Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia | Slovenia | Slovakia | Bulgaria | Ukraine and Belarus | Serbia | Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia