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Encyclopedia > Vidin Province
Vidin Province
Област Видин
Map of Bulgaria indicating Vidin Province
Capital Vidin
Population 128,050
Area 3,032.9 km²
Municipalities 11
License plate province code BH
Time zone EET
(UTC+2; UTC+3 in summer)
Baba Vida fortress in Vidin
Baba Vida fortress in Vidin

Vidin Province is the northwesternmost province of Bulgaria. It borders Serbia and Romania. Its administrative centre is Vidin on the Danube, and other municipalities are Belogradchik, Boynitsa, Bregovo, Chuprene, Dimovo, Gramada, Kula, Makresh, Novo Selo, and Ruzhintsi. Image File history File links Oblast_Vidin. ... Vidin (Bulgarian: Видин; Romanian: Vidin, Diiu) is a town on the southern bank of the Danube in northwestern Bulgaria. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A Bulgarian license plate from the city of Sofia A Dobrich Province license plate The standard Bulgarian license plates consist of a blue vertical strip (the European strip) on the left side of the plate containing the European flag (or the flag of Bulgaria for plates issued prior to 01. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2272x1704, 407 KB) Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin, Bulgaria. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2272x1704, 407 KB) Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin, Bulgaria. ... Since 1999 Bulgaria is divided into 28 oblasts (provinces or regions) that correspond aproximatly to the 28 okrugs that existet before 1987. ... Anthem Serbia() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Belgrade Official languages Serbian 1 Recognised regional languages Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, Romanian, Rusyn 2 Albanian 3 Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Boris Tadić  -  Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Establishment  -  Formation 9th century   -  First unified state c. ... Vidin (Bulgarian: Видин; Romanian: Vidin, Diiu) is a town on the southern bank of the Danube in northwestern Bulgaria. ... The Danube (ancient Danuvius, Iranian *dānu, meaning river or stream, ancient Greek Istros) is the longest river in the European Union and Europes second longest river. ... Belograchik (Bulgarian Белоградчик) is a town in Northwestern Bulgaria. ... Bregovo (Bulgarian: Брегово) is a town in the very northwest of Bulgaria, situated on the east bank of the Timok river close to its mouth. ... The clock tower, a symbol of Novo Selo Novo Selo (Bulgarian: , new village) is a village in northwesternmost Bulgaria, part of Vidin Province. ...


There are remains of many castles, some of which are Baba Vida, one of the last Bulgarian strongholds during the Turkish invasion and the Belogradchik fortress. Baba Vida (Баба Вида) is a mediaeval fortress in Vidin in northwestern Bulgaria and is the towns primary landmark. ...


Geography

The Belogradchik Rocks
The Belogradchik Rocks

The territory of the province includes the most western parts of the Danubian Plain and Stara Planina, while the Danube forms the border with Romania. The slopes of Stara Planina are coverred with dense forests, lush meadows and boasts the majestic rock phenomena, the Belogradchik Rocks. There are around 80 caves situated close to the border with Serbia, the most famous being the Magura cave, which known with its cave painting from 10,000 BC. There is also a lake in the proximity of the cave. Image File history File linksMetadata Belogradchik_rocks_galleryfull. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Belogradchik_rocks_galleryfull. ... The Danubian Plain (Bulgarian: , transliterated Dunavska ravnina) constitutes the northern part of Bulgaria, situated north of the Balkan Mountains and south of the Danube. ... Stara Planina, Rhodope, Rila and Pirin Mountains The Stara Planina (Old Mountain) or Balkan mountain range is an extension of the Carpathian mountain range, separated from it by the Danube River. ... The Danube (ancient Danuvius, Iranian *dānu, meaning river or stream, ancient Greek Istros) is the longest river in the European Union and Europes second longest river. ... Stara Planina, Rhodope, Rila and Pirin Mountains The Stara Planina (Old Mountain) or Balkan mountain range is an extension of the Carpathian mountain range, separated from it by the Danube River. ... The Belogradchik Rocks The Belogradchik Rocks (Bulgarian: Белоградчишки скали, Belogradchishki skali) is a group of bizarre sandstone and limestone rock formations, reaching up to 200 m in height. ... Anthem Serbia() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Belgrade Official languages Serbian 1 Recognised regional languages Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, Romanian, Rusyn 2 Albanian 3 Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Boris Tadić  -  Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Establishment  -  Formation 9th century   -  First unified state c. ... Măgura may refer to several places in Romania: Măgura, a commune in Bacău County Măgura, a commune in Buzău County Măgura, a commune in Teleorman County Măgura, a village in Bucium Commune, Alba County Măgura, a village in Galda de Jos Commune...


  Results from FactBites:
 
The Province of Vidin (152 words)
Vidin is located in the northwestern corner of Bulgaria and follows the two most typical bends of the Danube in the section where the river flows from north to south.
The fortress played an important role in the city’s defense during the mediaeval period and was completed in the 14th century.
Vidin is also known by its beautiful riverbank park.
Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Vidin (455 words)
Vidin (Видин; Vidin, Diiu) is a town on the southern bank of the Danube in northwestern Bulgaria.
Vidin's main landmark, the Baba Vida fortress, was built in the period from the 10th to the 14th century.
In 1365, the Despotate of Vidin was occupied by Magyar crusaders.
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