Beli Vir (Bulgarian: Бели вир) is a village in Chernoochene Municipality, in Kardzhali Province, in southern-central Bulgaria. It is located 194.493 kilometres (120.852 mi) southeast of Sofia.[1] It covers an area of 8.067 square kilometres and as of 2007 it had a population of 485 people.[1]
Beli Vir | |
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Village | |
  Beli Vir | |
| Coordinates: 41°43′59″N 25°18′00″E / 41.733°N 25.3°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Kardzhali Province |
| Municipality | Chernoochene |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.067 km2 (3.115 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 485 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Landmarks
editThe Kardzhali Dam is located around 15 km from Beli Vir. This large dam is a popular place for summer activities like swimming, water sports, and fishing.
Another important site is the Perperikon complex. This medieval site, thought to have been a sanctuary for the god Dionysus, is included in Bulgaria's top 100 tourist spots.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Beli Vir". Guide Bulgaria. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ^ "The village of Beli vir". USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CITIES, VILLAGES AND RESORTS IN BULGARIA. mirela.bg. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
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