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Orelyak Reserve
Orelyak ( bg, Ореляк) is a nature reserve in the central section of the Pirin mountain range in south-western Bulgaria. It is situated in Gotse Delchev Municipality, Blagoevgrad Province. It was declared on 22 February 1985 to protect old growth beech forests it the vicinities of Mount Orelyak (2,099 m), the highest summit in Central Pirin. It spans a territory of 757 ha or 7.57 km2. Geographic overview The border of the reserve follows the main mountain ridge to the north of Mount Orelayk; the ridge itself is within the reserve's buffer zone. The easternmost section is situated in the valley of the Lazhnichka river, a tributary to the Marevo river. Orelyak reserve is situated at an altitude between 900 m and 1800 m. The rock base is formed of marbles. The climate is continental Mediterranean and Alpine at higher altitude. Flora The forests of European beech ('' Fagus sylvatica'') are of greatest conservation importance. Their average age is ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotse Delchev Municipality
Gotse Delchev Municipality ( bg, Община Гоце Делчев, ) is a municipality in Blagoevgrad Province in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern part of Bulgaria in the valley of Nestos River, Mesta river and the surrounding parts of Pirin and Rhodope Mountains, Rhodope mountains, bordering with Sandanski Municipality to the west, Bansko Municipality to the north, Garmen Municipality to the east and Hadzhidimovo Municipality to the south. Geography Gotse Delchev Municipality is a mountainous municipality. The town and the villages of Borovo, Blagoevgrad Province, Borovo, Banichan, Gospodinci and Musomishta are lying in the valley of Mesta river. The villages Delchevo, Blagoevgrad Province, Delchevo, Dobrotino, Lazhnitsa, Kornitsa and Breznitsa are in the Pirin Mountain. Bukovo is the only village in the Rhodope Mountains. Landscape The highest point of the municipality is the peak of Chengelchal - 2709 m, located in its most northwestern part. The lowest point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
