Balkan Mountains
Balkan Mountains
Mountain range, southeastern Europe. It extends east to west across central Bulgaria from the Black Sea to the Serbian border; the highest point is Botev Peak, at 7,795 ft (2,376 m). The range forms the major divide between the Danube River in the north and the Maritsa River in the south. It is crossed by about 20 passes (notably Shipka Pass), several railway lines, and the Iskur River.
Variants of BALKAN MOUNTAINS
Balkan Mountains Bulgarian Stara Planina
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