There are some answers to this question, depending on the reference system. Balkans. The Mountains. Considering only this factor, Romania is not in the Balkans because through there are two mountain ranges: the Carapathians and the old mountains in Dobrogea. So, no Balkans. Balkans as in the Balkanic Pensinsula. read more
Actually, only Dobruja`s mainland is a part of the Balkans. But Romania is traditionally included among the successors of the Ottoman Empire, and the culture includes many balkan elements. read more
The Balkans, or the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographic area in southeastern Europe with various and disputed definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch from the Serbian-Bulgarian border to the Black Sea. read more
by N. Iorga The question is often asked about Romania whether it is Central European, East European, South East European, or Balkan. read more