Bulgaria is another country with a long history, with the First Bulgarian Empire being established in 681 AD. Bulgaria played an important role in the development of Slavic culture and was a major power in the Balkans for several centuries.
Serbia is also an old country, with the Serbian state being established in the 9th century AD. Serbia expanded its territory in the Balkans during the Middle Ages and was a significant power in the region until the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century.