Sliven

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Sliven

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Sliven is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria, serving as the administrative center of the Sliven Province in Northern Thrace. Known as the City of the 100 Voyvodi, it is famous for its historical resistance against Ottoman rule and the ancient Stariyat Briast elm tree. It lies near the Balkan Mountains.

Statistics

Area

193.78 km²

Population

78,232

Location