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Walachia

Map showing the territorial gains (darker shades) of Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece, primarily at the expense of Turkey, agreed in the Treaty of Bucharest following the Second Balkan War. Despite its gains, Bulgaria also lost territory to both Romania and Turkey. Text: The Balkan States According to the Treaty of Bucharest; Acquisitions of New Territory shown by darker shades

Map showing the territorial gains (darker shades) of Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece, primarily at the expense of Turkey, agreed in the Treaty of Bucharest following the Second Balkan War. Despite its gains, Bulgaria also lost territory to both Romania and Turkey.

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The Balkan States According to the Treaty of Bucharest; Acquisitions of New Territory shown by darker shades

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Walachia, or Wallachia, is southwestern Romania, extending from the Danube River to the Transylvanian Alps, and is the location of Bucharest, Romania's capital. The region fell to Central Power forces in 1916 after Romania's entry into the war and remained occupied until the last days of the war.

Walachia is a region in Romania.