Plovdiv Province, Administrative district in central southern Bulgaria.
The province encompasses parts of the Upper Thracian Plain and Rhodope Mountains, covering 5,972 square kilometers with 18 distinct municipalities.
The territory of Plovdiv Province contains archaeological evidence from multiple civilizations, including Thracian settlements, Roman structures, and Ottoman architectural elements.
The district maintains a population distribution of 87 percent Bulgarian, 6 percent Turkish, and 5 percent Romani communities, each contributing to regional traditions.
The province connects its municipalities through an extensive network of roads and railways, with Plovdiv city serving as the main transportation hub.
The province houses the Raysko Praskalo waterfall in the Balkan Mountains, measuring 124 meters in height, making it the tallest cascade in southeastern Europe.
Location: Bulgaria
Inception: January 8, 1999
Capital city: Plovdiv
Elevation above the sea: 175 m
Shares border with: Lovech Province, Kardzhali Province
Website: http://pd.government.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.16667,24.75000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:03
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Alyosha Monument
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Shipka
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Belintash
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Krastova Gora
38.9 km
Marvelous Bridges
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Bachkovo Monastery
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Raysko Praskalo
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Vacha Reservoir
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Plovdiv Roman theatre
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Botev Peak
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Asen's Fortress
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Hills of Plovdiv
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Koprinka Reservoir
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Central Balkan National Park
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Karadzhov kamak
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Tomb of Seuthes III
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Tsankov Kamak Reservoir
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Plovdiv Stadium
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Shipka Monastery
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Kuklen Monastery
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Марагидик
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Nebet Tepe
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Rozhen Observatory
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Thracian Cult Complex
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Lokomotiv Stadium
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Arapovo Monastery
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Roman stadium
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