Bor, Administrative division in eastern Serbia.
Description
Bor is an administrative region in eastern Serbia that borders Romania and encompasses four municipalities centered around the city of Bor. The area covers significant territory and serves as the main urban and economic hub of the eastern part of the country.
History
The region underwent major change in the early 20th century when copper mining operations began and transformed it into an industrial center. This mining activity has defined the area's economic development and character ever since.
Culture
Multiple ethnic groups including Serbs, Vlachs, Roma, Macedonians, and Montenegrins call this region home and have shaped its character over time. This diversity shows in the local traditions and how communities interact in daily life.
Practical
The region is accessible from major routes, with the city of Bor serving as the main point for services and facilities. Visitors will find basic amenities and accommodation options concentrated in the urban center.
Did you know?
The region contains one of Europe's largest copper extraction facilities, operated by Zijin Bor Copper and a significant part of the local economy. This major industrial operation shapes much of what visitors see when traveling through the area.
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Bor Lake
8.4 km
Lazar's Cave
15.9 km
Tilva Njagra
10.7 km
Stol
5.8 km
Palais d'été du prince Alexandre Karađorđević à Brestovačka Banja
9.2 km
FK Bor Stadium
6.5 km
Turkish bath in Brestovačka Banja
9.1 km
Museum of mining and metallurgy in Bor
6.2 km
National Library Bor
6.2 km
Monument to Petar Radovanović
5.7 kmЗграда Дома културе у Бору
6.2 kmMonument de Miklós Radnóti près du lac de Bor
8.3 km
Church of the Holy Assumption in Slatina
11 kmСпомен појате „Партизански бивак“
6 kmПословна зграда на Тргу ослобођења бр. 5 у Бору
5.8 km
Building of the Technical Faculty in Bor, Serbia
5.5 km
Prerast
14.9 kmDevesel
13.3 kmСпоменик српским и француским војницима од 1912-1918
6.1 kmTilva Besmić
9.9 kmTilva Mik
6.1 kmTilva Ku Mastakana
11.7 kmЗоо врт Бор
8 kmДампер
7.5 km181
7.9 kmPortreti
6.4 kmTobogan
8.1 kmПовршински коп
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