Radomir_(peak)

Radomir (mountain)

Radomir (mountain)

Mountain on the border of Greece and Bulgaria

Radomir (Bulgarian: Радомир, Radomir) or Kerkini (Greek: Κερκίνη, Kerkíni), is a mountain on the Bulgarian–Greek border. At 2,031 metres (6,663 ft)[2] it is the highest peak in the Belasica range. It is also known by its earlier Greek name Kalabáka (Greek: Καλαμπάκα, Kalabáka).

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In Bulgarian, the peak was named after the Bulgarian Emperor Gavril Radomir who took part in the battle of Kleidion in the Belasitsa mountains.

Radomir is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Νεοχώρι (Neochóri), the nearest town on the Greek side; and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of Petrich, the nearest town on the Bulgarian side.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  2. [2]
    "Kerkini, Bulgaria/Greece". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
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