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How many mountains are there in Bulgaria?
There are thirty seven distinct mountains in Bulgaria, thirty six of which are in the south grouped in several mountain chains/massifs, and one – the Balkan – divides the country in southern and northern parts.
Where are the Balkans mountains?
The Balkan Mountains lie east-west across Bulgaria, the Rhodope Mountains extend along the Greek-Bulgarian border, and the Dinaric range extends down the Adriatic coast to Albania. By some definitions the region’s northern boundary extends to the Julian Alps and the Carpathians.
What is the highest altitude in Bulgaria?
2,925 metres
9,596 feet (2,925 metres) at Musala Peak, which is the highest point in the country and indeed in the whole Balkan Peninsula; the Pirin Mountains, with Vikhren Peak reaching 9,560 feet; and a frontier range known as the Belasitsa Mountains.
Do the Balkans have mountains?
The highest peaks of the Balkan Mountains are in central Bulgaria. The highest peak is Botev at 2,376 m, which makes the mountain range the third highest in the country, after Rila and Pirin. The mountains are the source of the name of the Balkan Peninsula. The Balkan Mountains are remarkable for their flora and fauna.
What are the major mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
The Highest Mountain on Each Continent
| Name | Location | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Everest | Nepal/ China, Asia | 29,029ft (8,848m) |
| Aconcagua | Argentina, S. America | 22,841ft (6,962m) |
| Denali | Alaska, U.S., N. America | 20,310ft (6,190m) |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | Tanzania, Africa | 19,341ft (5,895m) |
Which mountain is located in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria’s highest mountains are Rila (highest peak Musala, 2925 m; the highest in the Balkans) and Pirin (highest peak Vihren, 2914 m). The large mountain chain of Stara planina (Balkan Mountains) runs west–east across the entire country, bisecting it and giving the name to the entire Balkan peninsula.
What are the major landforms of Bulgaria?
Balkan Mountains
What is the topography of Bulgaria?
The relief of Bulgaria is varied. In the relatively small territory of the country there are extensive lowlands, plains, hills, low and high mountains, many valleys and deep gorges. The main characteristic of Bulgaria’s topography is four alternating bands of high and low terrain that extend east to west across the country.
What is the terrain in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is part of the Balkan peninsula in Eastern Europe . The terrain of Bulgaria includes Danubian and Thracian Plains, which make up about one-third of the land area, and the Balkan and Rhodope Mountain ranges.