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steep and with high water volume; the river bottom is rocky or covered with large sediments. The water discharge is highest in May and June and lowest in September. The streamflow is largely derived from snow melting and glacial lakes in spring and summer and almost exclusively from groundwater in winter. The rivers and streams form numerous leaps and waterfalls but they are generally not as high as those in
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varying from 70–90% at the lower altitudes to 100% at higher. The average number of days with snow cover varies from 20–30 to 120–160. The highest thickness of the snow cover reaches 40–60 cm at 1,000–1,800 m in February and 160–180 cm above 1,800 m in March (190 cm on Vihren). In some winters the snow thickness can reach 250–350 cm.
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Mediterranean climate, the influence being more pronounced on the western slopes facing the Struma valley than on the eastern slopes along the Mesta valley. The high altitude zone is characterised by low temperature, low temperature amplitude, many cloudy days, lasting and thick snow cover, strong winds and intensive sun radiation.
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of commercial importance because of the high-quality timber. As logging is restricted in the protected areas the wood-processing industry in Pirin forms 3.5% of the nation's total production in that sector. The lower parts of the mountain offer favourable conditions for agriculture, the most important cash crops being
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The favourable natural conditions for winter sports, spa and recreation combined with the architectural heritage make Pirin a popular tourist destination. Bansko is by far the most developed winter resort in the mountain range, being also Bulgaria's most popular one for foreigners — over 79,000
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are situated in the mountain range, all of them in North Pirin. Of them, 119 are permanent, and the rest dry out in summer. About 65% of them are located in the north-eastern area and discharge into the Mesta basin; the other 35% are to the south-west, their water flowing into the tributaries of the
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Pirin forms the water divide between the basins of the rivers Struma and Mesta. The watershed follows the main ridge of the mountain in direction north-west to south-east. As the main ridge is situated closer to the Mesta valley, the tributaries to the Struma tend to be longer. The rivers are short,
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is the largest of the subdivisions and the mountain's downright part. It takes up 74% of the whole range's territory, being about 42 km (26 mi) long and ranging from Predel to the north to the Todorova Polyana Saddle (1,883 m (6,178 ft)) to the south. It is the most often visited
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that is processed in Sandanski and part of the production is exported. A number of small hydro power plants have been constructed, mainly along Sandanska Bistritsa River. The rivers are also used for irrigation. Forests cover 1,996 km (771 sq mi), or 5.5% of Bulgaria's total, and are
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is planned to run in parallel with the I-1 road, with one section between Novo Delchevo and the border already finished and another one linking Novo Delchevo and Kresna under construction as of 2017. Due to the rugged relief Pirin is crossed by only one road, the third class III-198 road that links
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The annual precipitation in Pirin is 600–700 mm in the lower zones and 1000–1200 mm in the higher. The rainfall occurs mostly in winter and spring, while summer is driest season. The air humidity is 60–75% in August and 80–85 % in December. In winter the precipitation is mainly snow,
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situated in the southwestern reaches of Pirin in the vicinity of the homonymous town. They are located at an altitude between 350 and 850 m (1,150 and 2,790 ft) and are composed of sandstone and conglomerates dated from the Neogene and the Quaternary Periods. The Pyramids were formed as a
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The abundant mineral springs are a prerequisite for health and spa tourism. The most developed spa resorts are Dobrinishte and Sandanski. The former has 17 springs with a total discharge of 782 L/min and temperature of 28°С to 41.2°С and has a mineral beach among the other facilities. Sandanski is
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The prevailing wind direction is from the west and the north-west but southern and south-western winds are also frequent. The wind speed can reach 34–40 m/s at the high ridges, being highest in February and March and lowest in August and September. The percentage of windless days increases in
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and passes through the Predel saddle as far as the Paril saddle. It links the separate smaller ridges of the mountain into one system with the highest peaks situated on it. Although it curves a lot, its main direction is from the northwest to southeast and it is also a watershed between the Struma
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in summer, making the summer months hot and dry. The relief has a crucial influence on the climate. Pirin has three altitude climate zones — low between 600 and 1,000 m, middle between 1,000 and 1,800 m and high above 1,800 m. The low altitude zone is heavily influenced by the
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with 123,600 m, which makes it the fourth largest glacial lake in the country. With a depth of 29.5 m, it is also Pirin's deepest lake and Bulgaria's second. The water is transparent as deep as 15 m. Many of the lakes are covered with ice during most of the year. The ice thickness
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Winters are cold and prolonged while summers are cool and short. The temperature decreases with the altitude, which is more visible in summer. The mean annual temperature is around 9–10 °C in the low, 5–7 °C in the middle and 2–3 °C in the high altitude zone. The coldest month is
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fields and vertical cliffs that characterise Pirin's contemporary appearance. These forms are most prominent at the north-eastern ridges of the mountain. Some lateral moraines may reach heights of more than 1,100 m (3,600 ft). The lower line of the glaciers was at 2,200–2,300 m
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The main orographic ridge extends from the north-west to the south-east. Pirin spans an area of 2,585 km (998 sq mi) with an average height of 1,033 m (3,389 ft). The maximum length between the Paril and Predel saddles is 80 km (50 mi); the maximum width is
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and has the shape of an irregular hexagon. There are frescoes dated from the 16th century. Rozhen Monastery was a regional centre for learning and calligraphy. In close proximity to the monastery is the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, built on the initiative of the Prominent Bulgarian
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as the Melnishka River and its tributaries had carved their way into the hills forging pyramid-like forms of significant aesthetic value that reach a height of 100 m (330 ft). This process began 4–5 million years ago and is still ongoing. The combination of pale
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The range extends about 80 km (50 mi) from the north-west to the south-east and is about 40 km (25 mi) wide, spanning a territory of 2,585 km (998 sq mi). To the north, Pirin is separated from Bulgaria's highest mountain range, the
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sandstones and red Quaternary conglomerates determines the yellowish and reddish colour gamut and the diverse shapes. The Melnik Earth Pyramids constitute a specific and unique micro habitat of high conservation value and were designated a natural landmark in 1960.
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appearance, featuring many glacial lakes, resthouses and shelters. North Pirin is itself divided into two zones by the Kabata Saddle and the valleys of the Banderitsa and Vlahinska rivers. The northern zone consists of the steep
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extends between the Todorova Polyana Saddle and the Popovi Livadi Saddle. It constitutes the smallest and the shortest of the three subdivisions, covering only 7% of Pirin's total area. It is composed of crystalline
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Struma. Approximately 90% of the lakes are nestled between 2,100 m and 2,450 m. At an altitude of 2,710 m the Upper Polezhan Lake is the highest in Pirin, as well as in Bulgaria and the
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January with average temperature varying between −5 and −2 °C. The hottest month is July with temperature averaging 20 °C at 1,600 m and 15 °C at 2,000 m.
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home to 11 springs with a total discharge of 1200 L/min and temperature of 33°С to 83°С that have been utilised since Antiquity. Other mineral baths are located in Bansko,
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and the Mesta rivers. There are many spurs but four of them are so large that they create the appearance of the mountain: Sinanishko, Todorino, Polezhansko and Kamenishko.
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relief there are no lakes; the rivers springing up from Central Pirin are short and with low water volume. It is largely covered by deciduous forests. The highest peak is
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is 1315 species, or approximately 1/3 of Bulgaria's flora, many of them being rare and under protection. There are 18 species endemic to Pirin, including Pirin poppy (
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Pirin is a sparsely populated mountain range with all the settlements located at the foothills and none in the mountain itself. Administratively it falls entirely in
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Due to the fertile foothills and the favourable terrain for defence Pirin has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times. Archaeological remains left by the
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which branches off I-1 at Simitly, goes east crossing the Predel Saddle and then turns south along the Mesta Valley to Gotse Delchev and the border with Greece at
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at the south-western foothills of the mountain is Bulgaria's smallest town and is an architectural reserve. Within a few kilometres from the town are the
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There are 20 marked hiking trails within the borders of Pirin National Park. The steep rock faces in Northern Pirin provide favourable conditions for
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The combination of favourable natural conditions and varied historical heritage contribute makes Pirin an important tourist destination. The town of
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The vegetation of Pirin is vertically divided into five distinct elevation zones: Mediterranean, deciduous, coniferous, that combined form the
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40 km (25 mi). Reaching an altitude of 2,914 m (9,560 ft), Pirin is the second highest mountain range in Bulgaria after
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when the mountain was subjected to alpine glaciation related to the global cooling. This glaciation occurred in parallel with that of the
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Geologically and morphologically Pirin is divided into three parts: north, central and south, which differ sharply in size and altitude.
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summer and autumn to 30–40% at lower altitude and 10–15% at higher. In the highest zone the percentage does not exceed 5–7% annually.
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and mountain pass at 1,140 m (3,740 ft) altitude separates it from the Rila mountain range. To the east, Pirin borders the
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have been discovered at the western foothills along the Struma Valley and in the Razlog Valley. As the region was annexed by the
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foreign tourists have stayed in Bansko for the 2016/17 winter season spending an average of four nights. Bansko has 75 km
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Similar rock formations are found further north along the slopes of Pirin facing the Struma Valley near the town of Kresna.
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stretches from the Popovi Livadi Saddle to the Paril Saddle and is the lowest and least rugged part. The highest peak is
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and the god of thunder and lightning. Another version is that the etymology of the range can be traced to the
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Cultural tourism is also well developed. Melnik has been designated an architectural reserve and one of the
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equipped with artificial snow machines as well as 22 km lifting facilities and provides conditions for
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I-1 and II-19 through the Paril Saddle between Central and South Pirin. The mountain range is served by the
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in the 9th century. Throughout the Middle Ages Pirin remained contested between the Bulgarian and the
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The economy is based on agriculture, industry, services and tourism. There are small deposits of
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Pirin remained in the Ottoman Empire. In response, the local population in Pirin rebelled in the
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in 1983. Pirin is noted for its rich flora and fauna, as well as for the presence of a number of
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The vertebrate fauna of Pirin consists of 229 species. The mammal species are 45 and include
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and the struggle for national liberation. The important 18th century Bulgarian enlightener
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in the late 14th century. The population of the region played an active role during the
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above 2,500 m. The Mediterranean zone is dominated, among other, by pubescent oak (
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in 1983. The park spans an area of 403,32 km and includes two nature reserves,
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The northern part of the range, which is also the highest one, is protected by the
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Melnik, the nation's smallest town, is a centre of wine production and one of the
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by the 1st century BC the number of settlements saw further expansion. During the
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cirque at the steep northern foot of Vihren and is the southernmost glacier in
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reaches 3 m in the highest lakes. The lakes and the lake groups are:
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and granite, as well as of marbled limestone in the south. Because of the
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This article is about the mountain range in Bulgaria. For other uses, see
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was born in Bansko at the northern foothills of Pirin. Bulgaria achieved
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The name of the mountain may, according to one hypothesis, derive from
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reaching approximately altitude of 2,000 m, shrubs forming the
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via railway line No. 5 along the Struma Valley in the west and the
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The most recognisable rock formation in the mountain range are the
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mountain range. To the west, Pirin reaches the valley of the river
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is larger and situated a bit to the north below Koncheto Ridge.
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is named after the mountain range, containing a single species
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that separate it from the Rhodope Mountains. To the south, the
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Pirin is situated in south-western Bulgaria and is part of the
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with terminus at the latter town in the northern foothills.
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The main Pirin ridge is clearly distinguished; it begins in
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Pirin is served by two main roads — the first class
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There are two peaks above 2,900 m (9,500 ft),
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woods in Bulgaria, holding important populations of the
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The rich wildlife in the mountain is protected by the
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III Natural Habitats 649:valleys of the Struma and the Mesta, formed by 3930:Grunewald, Karsten; Scheithauer, Jörg (2010). 3844: 3460: 3418: 2665: 2663: 2661: 2568: 2566: 2564: 2562: 2560: 2558: 2545: 2543: 2541: 2539: 2537: 2535: 2374: 2372: 2370: 2308: 2246: 1850:. A few kilometres to the east of the town is 1081:, as well as another 10 to the Mesta, such as 533:part of the mountain, the only one to have an 4081: 3660: 3658: 3656: 3431: 3429: 3427: 3347: 3345: 2864:"Pirinia, a new genus of the Caryophyllaceae" 2473:"Pyramidal Formations in Sand and Clay Rocks" 2431: 2429: 2304: 2302: 2300: 2180: 2178: 2176: 696:The modern relief of Pirin was shaped in the 3374: 3372: 2764:harvnb error: no target: CITEREFGechev2011 ( 2696: 2694: 2692: 2690: 2391: 2389: 2387: 2321: 2319: 2317: 2287: 2285: 2283: 2281: 2279: 2242: 2240: 2163: 2161: 2159: 2157: 3794:Национален парк "Пирин". План за управление 2994: 2658: 2599: 2597: 2595: 2593: 2555: 2532: 2467: 2465: 2463: 2461: 2448: 2446: 2444: 2367: 2331: 4088: 4074: 3653: 3424: 3342: 2426: 2297: 2173: 627:Orelyak, the highest peak of Central Pirin 599:at 1,978 m (6,490 ft), although 3900:Studia Geomorphologica Carpatho-Balcanica 3832:Душков (Dushkov), Добри (Dobri) (1972). 3800:] (in Bulgarian). и колектив. Sofia: 3369: 2687: 2384: 2314: 2276: 2237: 2154: 1440:, and a number of birds of prey, such as 717:landforms also shape Pirin's relief with 3295:"Population of Bulgaria by Municipality" 3247: 2918: 2916: 2827: 2825: 2823: 2590: 2458: 2441: 2071:List of World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria 1822: 1758: 1575: 1330: 1314:and rare flowers such as the edelweiss ( 1235: 959: 922: 622: 610: 516: 405: 251:and to the east the valley of the river 3831: 3664: 3647: 3628:Official Site of Sandanski Municiplaity 3551: 3509: 3472: 3378: 3289: 3287: 3285: 3283: 3281: 3279: 3277: 3203: 2700: 2681: 2395: 2361: 2325: 1721:Septemvri–Dobrinishte narrow-gauge line 1572:Settlements, transportation and economy 1560:(1878–1879) and later took part in the 1268:), the deciduous zone by European oak ( 137:40 km (25 mi) north-south 129:80 km (50 mi) north-south 16:Mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria 4598: 3890: 3804:, Bulgarian Foundation "Biodiversity". 3319: 3317: 3315: 2803:Geographic Dictionary of Bulgaria 1980 2759: 2713:Geographic Dictionary of Bulgaria 1980 2527:Geographic Dictionary of Bulgaria 1980 2497: 2495: 2493: 2232:Geographic Dictionary of Bulgaria 1980 2197:Geographic Dictionary of Bulgaria 1980 2061:List of European ultra-prominent peaks 4095: 4069: 4031:. 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Management Plan 3707:Official Site of Bansko Municiplaity 3682:Official Site of Bansko Municiplaity 3569:Official Site of Bansko Municiplaity 3527:Official Site of Pirin National Park 3523:"Pirin National Park: Hiking Trails" 3490:Official Site of Bansko Municiplaity 3441:Official Site of Bansko Municiplaity 3274: 3098:Official Site of Pirin National Park 2928:Official Site of Pirin National Park 2861: 2837:Official Site of Pirin National Park 3947:International Glaciological Society 3747:: Издателство "Труд" (Trud Press). 3392:"Analysis of Winter Season 2016/17" 3312: 2490: 2046:Southernmost glacial mass in Europe 550:(2,908 m (9,541 ft)) and 145:2,585 km (998 sq mi) 13: 3211:The Making of Byzantium (600–1025) 1212:, remnants from the last Ice Age. 607:Geology, relief and peaks in Pirin 461:, that serve as a divide from the 14: 4637: 4616:Landforms of Blagoevgrad Province 4001: 3802:Ministry of Environment and Water 3785:Geographic Dictionary of Bulgaria 3256:. 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Index

Pirin (disambiguation)
Bulgarian

Vihren
Elevation
Coordinates
41°45′49″N 23°23′58″E / 41.76361°N 23.39944°E / 41.76361; 23.39944

Bulgaria
Type of rock
granite
gneiss
marble
limestone
Bulgarian
[ˈpirin]
mountain range
Bulgaria
Vihren
Rila Mountain
Slavyanka Mountain
Struma
Mesta
Rhodope Mountains
Snezhnika
Banski Suhodol
Pirin National Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site
relict species
conifer

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