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Borovitsa (river)
The Borovitsa ( bg, Боровица) is a 42 km long river in southern Bulgaria, a left tributary of the Arda of the Maritsa drainage. Along its low course and its tributary the Ayladere passes the boundary between the western and the eastern Rhodope Mountains. The river takes its source under the name Hambardere at an altitude of 1,622 m on the northern foothills of the summit of Elvarnika (1,715 m) in the Pereliksko–Prespanski Ridge of the western Rhodope Mountains. It initially flows in northeastern direction, gradually turning to the southeast and forming a large arc bulging to the north. Its valley is deep and sparsely forested. The river flows into the northern arm of the Kardzhali Reservoir on the Arda at an altitude of 332 m. It drains the northeastern slopes of the Pereliksko–Prespanski Ridge and the westernmost parts of the Gorata Ridge. Its drainage basin covers a territory of 301 km2, or 5.19% of the Arda's total. The river has predomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhodope Mountains
The Rhodopes (; bg, Родопи, ; el, Ροδόπη, ''Rodopi''; tr, Rodoplar) are a mountain range in Southeastern Europe, and the largest by area in Bulgaria, with over 83% of its area in the southern part of the country and the remainder in Greece. Golyam Perelik is its highest peak at . The mountain range gives its name to the terrestrial ecoregion Rodope montane mixed forests that belongs in the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome and the Palearctic realm. The region is particularly notable for its karst areas with their deep river gorges, large caves and specific sculptured forms, such as the Trigrad Gorge. A significant part of Bulgaria's hydropower resources are located in the western areas of the range. There are a number of hydro-cascades and dams used for electricity production, irrigation, and as tourist destinations. In Greece, there are also the hydroelectric power plants of Thisavros and Platanovrysi. The Rhodopes have a rich cultural heritage including a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
