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The present borders of the Balkans were shaped primarily by a combination of historical conflicts, the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and the aftermath of the Balkan Wars (1912-1913) and World War I. Nationalist movements in the early 20th century sought to establish independent nation-states, leading to territorial disputes. The Treaty of Versailles and subsequent agreements further delineated borders based on ethnic and political considerations. Additionally, the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s resulted in the creation of several new countries, solidifying the current geopolitical landscape.

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