Fun facts about Stara Zagora
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The original name of Stara Zagora was Beroe, which was later changed to Ulpia Augusta Traiana by the Romans.
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria.
From the “Name” section
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In 1968, Neolithic dwellings from the mid-6th millennium BC were discovered in Stara Zagora, which are the best preserved and richest collection in Europe.
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria.
From the “History” section
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Stara Zagora is located about 231 kilometers from Sofia, near the Bedechka river in the historic region of Thrace.
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria.
From the “Geography” section
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The largest employer in Stara Zagora is the Maritsa Iztok Complex, which provides 30% of Bulgaria's electricity.
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria.
From the “Economy” section
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PFC Beroe Stara Zagora, established in 1916, has won the Bulgarian Cup two times.
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, and the administrative capital of Stara Zagora Province. It is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, near the cities of Kazanlak, Plovdiv, and Sliven. Its population is 121,582 making it the fifth largest city of Bulgaria.
From the “Sports” section
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