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Eastern Europe

Definition

Eastern Europe refers to the geographical and cultural area of Europe that is located east of Germany and Austria, including countries like Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Russia. It's known for its diverse cultures, languages, and histories.

Analogy

Think of Eastern Europe as a vast library with different sections. Each section (country) has its own unique set of books (culture, language, history), but they all share the common theme of being part of the same library (Europe).

Related terms

Slavic Languages: These are the languages spoken by Slavic people primarily in Eastern Europe which include Russian, Polish, Czech among others.

Iron Curtain: This term was used during the Cold War to describe the ideological boundary separating Western Europe from communist Eastern Europe.

Balkans: A region in Southeastern and Eastern Europe with various and disputed borders. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria.