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	Rhodope Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rhodope Prefecture in the northern part of the country is named after the region.
		The average annual temperature in the Eastern Rhodopes is 12–13° C, the maximum value of precipitation is in December, the minimum is in August.
		The mountains are also one of the regions associated with the Karakachans, an Eastern Orthodox nomadic people of uncertain origin that traditionally roam between Northern Thrace and the Aegean coast.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhodope_Mountains (789 words)

	Rhodope Mountains -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Between the Sredna and Balkan mountains lie several basins: from west to east, the basins are marked by the towns of Sofia,...
		Turkish (or Eastern) Thrace reaches north to the Rhodope Mountains and south to the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
		Northern Thrace, from the Rhodope Mountains to the Balkan Mountains,...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9063463 (916 words)

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		For the Arachnida: the Sredna Gora Mountains, the alpine zone of the Rila, Pirin, and Stara Planina Mountains, the border mountains, and Dunavska Ravnina.
		The latter occur in the Stara Planina Mountains (19 spp.) and in the western Rhodopes (17 spp.).
		For Nematoda: the forest habitats of the Rila and Rhodope Mountains, the soil habitats of Sofijska Kotlovina, and the valleys of the Strouma and Mesta Rivers.
	worldwildlife.org /bsp/publications/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria5.html#1_5 (6154 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Rhodope Mountains
		Rhodope Mountains, mountain system in south central Europe, mainly in southwestern Bulgaria and extending into the eastern part of the...
		More than half of Bulgaria is hilly or mountainous, with an average elevation of about 480 m (about 1,600 ft).
		Mesta, river that rises in the Rhodope Mountains of southwestern Bulgaria and flows southward, through Macedonian Greece, to enter the Aegean Sea...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Rhodope_Mountains.html (95 words)

	Mountains Travel Guide, Bulgaria, Mountains City Guide, Mountains holiday
		The Balkan Mountains in the central region cross the country from west to east, while the irregular Rhodope Mountains form the southeastern border with Greece, with the Rila and Pirin Mountains at their western end.
		A climatic mountain resort, Bansko is known as an alpine skiing, hiking and climbing centre, but it combines its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities with the atmosphere of an ancient Bulgarian town from the 10th century, and boasts a wealth of culture and history, as well as traditional taverna-style cuisine and colourful folklore.
		Alpine mountaineering and skiing are popular, and together with the cultural heritage of the surrounding mountain settlements and stunning scenery, Pirin National Park is an attractive tourist destination.
	www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Bulgaria/Regions/Mountains (1448 words)

	Bulgaria Property - About Bulgaria - Bulgarian Mountains - Rhodopes - Introduction
		The Rhodope Mountains are the most lyrical of Bulgarian mountains combining the relief of mild oval forms, the colourful “rugs” of nature animated by the architecture of picturesque villages, by the hospitality of the people and the legendary songs of Orpheus.
		The Rhodope Mountains are some of the oldest mountains in Bulgaria, composed mainly of gneiss, amphibolits, karst and granite rocks.
		The average annual temperature in the Eastern Rhodopes is higher and steadier and is about 12-13°C. The temperature in the Western Rhodopes under the influence of the higher altitude varies from 5°C to 9°C. The transitional character of the climate in the Rhodope Mountains is demonstrated in the annual record of precipitation.
	bulgaria-property.com /bulgaria/bulgarian_mountains/rhodopes/154.cntns (930 words)

	Dr. Barbara Cellarius: Forest Restitution and Resource Management in the Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
		In addition to this resource-centered approach, an examine the aftermath of the restitution from an actor-oriented perspective is planned, that is, its meaning for and the role therein of individuals with different identities in terms of such characteristics as age, gender, religion, place of residence, and magnitude of forest ownership.
		In the case of the central Rhodope, for example, most of the documents were distributed by early 2001.
		Many forests owners in my central Rhodope field sites received their forests in a form (as co-property or joint-property in named forest massifs -- something like shares in a piece of real estate) that essentially requires that they be managed jointly, although the form that management takes can vary.
	www.eth.mpg.de /people/cellarius/c-project.html (1332 words)

	ipedia.com: Rhodope Mountains Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Rhodopes are a mountain range, with over 83% of its area in southern Bulgaria and the remainder in Greece.
		Its highest peak, Golyam Perelik, is the seventh highest Bulgarian mountain.
		Temperatures of -15 degrees Celsius are common, and due to this, the Rhodopes are the southernmost place in the Balkans where we can see trees such as Picea Abies and Betula Pendula.
	www.ipedia.com /rhodope_mountains.html (756 words)

	Search Results for Rhodope - Encyclopædia Britannica
		The Néstos rises on Kolarov peak of the Rila Mountains of the northwestern Rhodope (Rodopi) Mountains.
		It lies in the northeastern foothills of the Rhodope Mountains.
		It lies along the upper Maritsa River, between the Rhodope Mountains to the south and the Sredna Mountains to the north.
	www.britannica.com /search?query=Rhodope (310 words)

	Trekking in the Rhodope mountains (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Rhodope Mountains is excellent for hiking and skiing.
		This offer covers the most beautiful part of the Rhodopes - venerable pine forests, deep canyons, villages and towns with authentic national architecture.
		During the tour the trekking will be given the chance to visit some of the most attractive sites, climb magnificent peaks and enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Rhodopes.
	www.vegena-bg.com /tours/trrhodope.html (159 words)

	Rhodope Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhodope_Prefecture (181 words)

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		Speaking about the mountain, it is worth mentioning that three of the most potent species formation centres are located there - 11% of the plants occurring in the Rhodopes are endemics and 226 flora species enlisted in the Bulgarian Red Data Book.
		The forest in the Rhodope Mountains present approximately 23% of the total for the country.
		Given all this variety and richness of the biota in the Rhodopes, it is to be admitted that the existing protected areas there is not quite sufficient to assure the long-term preservation of this amazing nature.
	kamatnata-bogutevo.com /opisanieENG.htm (826 words)

	BlueLink Information Network
		It is well known that the Rhodope Mountain region is one of the most biologically diverse areas in Bulgaria.
		Twenty plant species are endemic to the Rhodopes, eighty are endemic to Bulgaria and ninety are endemic to the Balkans.
		The project is a timely intervention to assist Bulgaria in meeting the challenges of integrated approach to biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource use in the wider environment, and in demonstrating in the Rhodope mountain region the broader paradigm shift from unsustainable to sustainable development that the Government of Bulgaria has embarked upon.
	www.bluelink.net /en/index.shtml?x=795 (655 words)

	Bulgarian Gateway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Rhodope Mountains are the biggest and most populated mountains in Bulgaria.
		The Rhodope Mountains have the most favourable climate of all Bulgarian mountains, having the least number of days with strong wind and fog.
		Getting to the Rhodope Mountain, you can either fly directly to Plovdiv from most UK regional airports having direct flights between the months of December and March or right through the year, one can fly to the capital Sofia, with daily flights from Gatwick and Heathrow.
	www.bulgariangateway.com /show_region.php?reg_id=4 (1513 words)

	Bulgaria tours, book a tour on-line - The Wines Of Bulgaria
		The Rhodopes are one of the cradles of European civilization.
		Although inhabited for thousands of years, the Rhodopes still harbor in their bosom wild places that seem to be untouched by humans.
		The Rhodopes are one of the few mountain ranges in Europe where the Brown Bear and Wolf still breeds.
	www.bulgariatours.com /rhodopes-tour03.shtml (888 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Bulgaria
		A European kingdom in the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula, bounded by the Black Sea, the Rhodope Mountains, Servia, and the Danube; it embraces an area of 37,200 sq.
		During the reign of his younger son Symeon (893-927) the ancient Bulgarian State reached the zenith of its prosperity; its territories extended from the Danube to the Rhodope Mountains and from the Black Sea to the Ionian Sea.
		In 917 Symeon assumed the title of Tsar, and in 924 compelled Byzantium to recognize the Bulgarian Church as an autocephalous patriarchate, with its seat at Ochrida or Achrida.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/03046a.htm (1989 words)

	Bulgarian Mountains :: Rhodopes Real Estate :: Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		One of the smallest subranges of the Western Rhodopes is the Prespan sector with Mt. Prespa (2000 m).
		The eastern sub-range of the Western Rhodopes is Zhalty Dyal (the Yellow range) with Mt. Buchovitsa (1319 m), but most impressive is Mt. Alada (1214 m) with the Alada Shelter next to it.
		The Rhodope Mountains are the greatest accumulator of water resources in the country although the Balkan watershed does not pass here.
	www.imotibg.com /r.php?d_id=58272 (1707 words)

	Bulgaria Hotels, Tours, Excursion, Rent a Car, Flights, Travel and Tourism in Bulgaria
		The Rhodope mountains are the most lyrical and among the oldestof Bulgaria's mountains.
		For thousands of years people here have been living in harmony with nature, preserving in the mountains valleys wild and untouched corners of beauty combined with an unbelievable variety of plants and wildlife.
		In October 2004, a large diamond deposit was discovered in the Rhodope mountains.
	www.destinationbulgaria.bg /msrodopi.htm (204 words)

	Mountain
		The imposing gorges of Rhodope Mountains and soft forms of this endless mountain, covered with pine forests, differ from the Balkan Range, which is different even in its single ranges – from the high western part to the soft eastern parts, sinking in the sea.
		One of the most beautiful things in Rila and Pirin Mountains are the crystal lakes (in total – over 300) mainly of glacial origin and in Rhodope Mountains – the water mirrors of artificial lakes and age-old coniferous forests.
		Passings by riding a horse or bicycle are organized in Balkan Mountains, Strandzha Mountain, and Rhodope Mountains.
	www.milena.bg /en/mount.htm (331 words)

	Pirin/Rhodope Mountains holiday apartments - Holiday accommodation in Pirin/Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria - Book direct
		The Ski season is from December until mid April in the Rhodophe and Pirin Mountains.
		Cheapest advertised luxury, top floor ski apartment with views of the mountains which is ideally located between the gondola and the town centre.
		station which takes skiers to the main ski-pistes high in the mountains is a 3 minute journey away using...
	www.holidaylettings.co.uk /pirin-rhodope-mountains (558 words)

	Transitions Abroad Publishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		For nature lovers, mountain trails begin at the village’s edge and weave through lush gardens and orchards into the dense forest of fir and spruce.
		The enchanting beauty of these mountains inspired the mythical singer Orpheus, said to have tamed the wild beasts here with the heavenly music of his lyre.
		Half of the Rhodope region’s population is Bulgarian Muslim (Pomack) and Turkish.
	www.transitionsabroad.com /listings/travel/articles/travelmar2.shtml (899 words)

	Bulgaria tours, book a tour on-line - Shiroka Luka
		It is built amphithetarically in the narrow and steep valley of the Shirokolashka river, at the foot of the Western Rhodope Mountains and Chernatitza, 1060 meters above the sea level.
		The village is situated 24 km northwest of Smolyan, 22 km southeast of Devin, and 11 km northwest of the winter resort of Pamporovo.
		The village of Shiroka Luka is a part of many tourist routes in the region of Rhodope Mountain.
	www.bulgariatours.com /info/towns/shrokaluka.shtml (770 words)

	Balkan Connection - Business & Opportunities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		On the coasts the climate is Mediterranean, in the inland it is moderate continental.
		The tree-line in the mountains lies at the height of 1800-2300 m.
		Elsewhere, land cultivation is mostly unsuccessful because of the mountains, hot summers and poor soils, although certain cultures such as olives and grapes flourish.
	www.balkans.eu.com (3633 words)

	Rhodope Prefecture
		Rhodope (Greek: Ροδόπη, Rodopi) is one of the fifty-one prefectures of Greece.
		The Papingio mountains cover the northern part which is part of the Rhodope mountains in which the prefecture is named after.
		The mountains covers the north and most of the east.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Regions/RhodopePrefecture.html (263 words)

	Hiking tour. Rhodope mountains and Black sea coast. \| W \| 16
		Our tour begins with transfer from Sofia to the mountain resort of Pamporovo.The Perelik hotel where we'll spend two nights is at 1500 m above sea level and is surrounded by old and beautiful coniferous forests.
		There is a breathtaking view of the pine clad mountains from the hotel.
		The Trigrad gorge area is part of the Rodope mountains but it is something other than the rounded hills covered with coniferous forests near the Perelik hotel, where we'll be accommodated in the evening.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/4587.html (875 words)

	Balkan Mountains -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Bulgarian Stara Planina (“Old Mountains”), Latin Haemus chief range of the Balkan Peninsula and Bulgaria and an extension of the Alpine-Carpathian folds.
		In eastern Serbia, the Balkan Mountains form the republic's border with Bulgaria and Romania, reaching an elevation of some 6,000 feet (1,800 meters).
		The Šar and Kopaonik Mountains, located in the southwest, feature the country's highest peak, Daravica, at 8,712 feet (2,655 meters).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9011971 (812 words)

	GREEN BALKANS - federation of nature-conservation NGOs
		A complex set of bio-geographical, historical and political factors has been the reason for the Western Rhodope mountain massif, covering an area of 800 000 ha, to preserve its high conservation and landscape significance till now.
		For more than 20 years the Bulgarian nature-conservation community has been unsuccessfully trying to ensure an adequate protection of the Western Rhodope Mountains.
		The last campaign for the protection of the Rhodope Mountains, implemented by Green Balkans and the Bulgarian Union for the Protection of the Rhodope Mountains, accompanied by continuous studies and assessments finally succeeded.
	www.greenbalkans.org /territory_en.html (412 words)

	Hiking in Bulgaria :: Rhodope mountains
		The Rhodope mountains are one of the oldest mountains in Bulgaria - the land where panpipes, Orpheus and the Orphic Cult originated, a region rich in gems and ores, mild oval forms and rounded wooded peaks, picturesque villages and hospitable people.
		What is typical for the Rhodope mountains is that they are the most populated mountains in Bulgaria which together with the mild climate and the numerous mineral springs, provides essential advantages for hiking vacations.
		Accommodations: Authentic Rhodope houses in the village of Trigrad
	www.motoroads.com /hiking-rhodopes-mountains-bulgaria.html (416 words)

	Birdwatching and Wildlife Holidays in Bulgaria with The Travelling Naturalist
		Turning south into the lovely Rhodope Mountains, close to the border with northern Greece, the alpine resort of Pamporovo will be our base for a two-night stay.
		The eastern Rhodope Mountains are well known as one of Europe's most important regions for birds of prey.
		Montagu's Harriers quarter the fields of flowing corn, and the roadside wires are dotted with colourful Bee-eaters, Black-headed Buntings and watchful Lesser Grey Shrikes as we continue east towards the fertile coastal lowlands of the Black Sea.
	www.naturalist.co.uk /tours2006/bulgaria_spring.php (1648 words)

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