The Ancient Adriatic Region is referred to as Illyria, which is a seven-letter word. Illyria was an ancient region located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, which is now modern day Albania, Montenegro, and parts of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo. It was inhabited by the Illyrian people, who were known for their seafaring and trading skills. The region was also home to many Greek colonies, which had a major influence on the culture and language of the Illyrians.