Is Romania now the richest country in the Balkans?

No. Greece is still richer, on average. Greece's GDP/capita in PPP is $26669 while Romania's is $23957. Measuring GDP/capita in nominal terms, the gap is wider. read more

Romania is certainly the richest country in South Eastern Europe, it is not in “Balkans” - a fake geographic term, by the way. It is the richest by ressources and potential. It is equally robbed by its own politicians, citizen and outside mafias manipulating them. read more

The Balkan Peninsula which gives its name to these countries lies in the southeast region of Europe. Albania is located along the Adriatic Sea, and its capital city is Tirane. Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital is Sarajevo. That country is located south of Croatia and is mostly landlocked. Bulgaria is located along the Black Sea; its capital is Sofia. read more