Silistra Province

Silistra Province encompasses 2,846 square kilometers along the Danube River, containing seven municipalities with varied landscapes and agricultural territories.

The region belonged to Romania until 1940 when border modifications established it as part of Bulgaria, leading to its formal province status in 1999.

The population combines Bulgarian, Turkish, and Roma communities, with Orthodox Christian and Muslim religious practices shaping local traditions and festivals.

The province maintains road networks connecting its municipalities, while the Danube River serves as a natural border with Romania and transportation route.

Local communities produce specialized apricot brandy, and the region houses natural reserves where pelicans nest along the Danube wetlands.

Location: Bulgaria

Inception: January 8, 1999

Capital city: Silistra

Elevation above the sea: 92 m

Shares border with: Dobrich Province, Shumen Province

Website: http://ss.government.bg

GPS coordinates: 43.91667,27.16667

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:59