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Greeks In Bulgaria
Greeks in Bulgaria ( bg, гърци ''Gǎrci'') constitute the eighth-largest ethnic minority in Bulgaria ( el, Βουλγαρία ''Voulgaria''). They number 1,356 according to the 2011 census. They are estimated at around 25,000 by Greek organizations and around 28,500 by the Greek government. These larger estimates include the Sarakatsani community, the descendants of the post-WWII Greek emigrants, and other Greek citizens living in Bulgaria as students, businessmen, consorts etc. Today, Greeks mostly live in the large urban centres like Sofia and Plovdiv, but also in the coastal zone. History Historically, the presence of a Greek population in what is today Bulgaria dates to the 7th century BC, when Milesians and Dorians founded thriving Greek colonies on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, often on the site of earlier Thracian settlements. Maritime ''poleis'' like Nesebar (Μεσημβρία ''Mesembria''), Sozopol (Απολλωνία ''Apollonia''), Pomorie (Αγχίαλος '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varna, Bulgaria
Varna ( bg, Варна, ) is the third-largest List of cities and towns in Bulgaria, city in Bulgaria and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and in the Northern Bulgaria region. Situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna, the city has been a major economic, social and cultural centre for almost three millennia. Historically known as ''Odessos'' ( grc, Ὀδησσός), Varna developed from a Thracian seaside settlement to a major seaport on the Black Sea. Varna is an important centre for business, transportation, education, tourism, entertainment and healthcare. The city is referred to as the maritime capital of Bulgaria and has the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine. In 2008, Varna was designated as the seat of the Black Sea Euroregion by the Council of Europe. In 2014, Varna was awarded the title of European Youth Capital 2017. The oldest gold treasure in the world, belonging to the Varna culture, was discovered in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malko Sharkovo
Malko (fl. 1540-1560) is the earliest king of Garo who is more than just a name in the traditions of the Oromo people. According to Werner Lange, "only the confused circumstances of his death were recalled: he is reputed to have been killed by "Gragn""—apparently the Imam Ahmad Gragn Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi ( so, Axmed Ibraahim al-Qaasi or Axmed Gurey, Harari: አሕመድ ኢብራሂም አል-ጋዚ, ar, أحمد بن إبراهيم الغازي ; 1506 – 21 February 1543) was an imam and general of the Adal Sultana ....Werner J. Lange, ''History of the Southern Gonga (Southwestern Ethiopia)'' (Wiesbaden: Franz Steiner, 1982), p. 64 He was succeeded by Gabito. Notes Rulers of Ethiopia Year of death unknown Year of birth unknown {{Ethiopia-royal-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malak Manastir
Mal'ak (also spelled Malak, Melek) may refer to: * Malak Hifni Nasif (1886-1918), Egyptian feminist and poet * Malak Karsh (1915–2001), Canadian photographer * Malak, Northern Territory a suburb in the City of Darwin, Australia * Mal'ak Elohim or angel of the Lord * Darth Malak, a character from the fictional ''Star Wars'' universe See also * Angels in Judaism * Angels in Islam * Malach (other) * Malik (other) * Malakh, a Somali title meaning ''war leader'' * Melek (other) Melek is a village in the Nitra District, Slovakia. Melek may also refer to: People Given name * Melek Sina Baydur (born 1948), Turkish retired diplomat and former Ambassador of Turkey * Melek Bilge (born 1989), Turkish professional female bas ... {{disambiguation, given name Arabic unisex given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chukarovo
Chukarovo is a village in the municipality of Topolovgrad, in Haskovo Province, in southern Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedon .... Accessed May 24, 2010 References Villages in Haskovo Province {{Haskovo-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinapovo
Sinapovo ( bg, Синапово, el, Σιναπλή) is a village in the municipality of Topolovgrad, in Haskovo Province, in southern Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedo .... Accessed May 24, 2010 References Villages in Haskovo Province {{Haskovo-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapitan Petko Voyvoda
Kapitan Petko voyvoda (; ) is a village in the municipality of Topolovgrad, in Haskovo Province, in southern Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedon .... Before 1925 was lived here about 800-900 Greeks. Accessed May 24, 2010 References Villages in Haskovo Province {{Haskovo-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreshnik
Oreshnik ( bg, Орешник, el, Καραϊς Karais or Καρυές Karyes) is a village in the municipality of Topolovgrad, in Haskovo Province, in southern Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedon .... Accessed May 24, 2010 References External links Website of the village Villages in Haskovo Province {{Haskovo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakar Mountain
Sakar ( ; also ) is a mountain in southeastern Bulgaria, between the rivers Maritsa, Tundzha, Sokolitsa and Sazliyka and close to the borders with Greece and Turkey. The mountain's highest peak is Vishegrad at 856 m. Sakar is one of the richest regions in Bulgaria in terms of endangered birds of prey populations. Sakar is widely known for the wines produced in the area, but tobacco growing remains a leading occupation. The region's most important administrative centre is the town of Topolovgrad in Haskovo Province. Honour Sakar Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Antarctica () is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean, it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest contine ... is named after Sakar Mountain. Landforms of Haskovo Province Mountains of Bulgaria {{Haskovo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
