Gabrovo Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gabrovo Province
Област Габрово
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![]() Location of Gabrovo Province in Bulgaria
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Country | Bulgaria |
Capital | Gabrovo |
Municipalities | 4 |
Area | |
• Total | 2,023 km2 (781 sq mi) |
Population
(February 2011)
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• Total | 122,702 |
• Density | 60.653/km2 (157.09/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
License plate | EB |
Website | gb.government.bg |
Gabrovo Province is a region in the country of Bulgaria. It is located in the central part of Bulgaria. The main city and capital of this province is also called Gabrovo.
Gabrovo Province is known for its beautiful nature and interesting history. It's a great place to visit if you like exploring old towns or going on outdoor adventures.
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Exploring Gabrovo Province
Gabrovo Province offers many exciting places to visit. You can learn about history or enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Historical Places
One special place is the architectural reserve Bozhentsi. It's like stepping back in time! This village has old houses and buildings that show how people lived many years ago. It's a great spot to see traditional Bulgarian architecture.
Nature and Parks
If you love nature, Gabrovo Province is perfect for you.
- The Central Balkan National Park is a huge park with tall mountains and deep forests. It's a fantastic place for hiking and seeing wildlife.
- The Bulgarka Nature Park is another beautiful area. It's known for its diverse plants and animals. You can also find many hiking trails here.
Towns and Villages
Gabrovo Province is divided into four main areas called municipalities. Each municipality has a main town or village. These areas help manage the local communities.
The table below shows the names of these municipalities. It also lists their main town and how many people lived there in 2009.
Municipality | Population (2009) | Main Town/Village | Town Population (2009) |
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Dryanovo | 10,502 | Dryanovo | 8,043 |
Gabrovo | 67,501 | Gabrovo | 60,281 |
Sevlievo | 39,537 | Sevlievo | 24,065 |
Tryavna | 12,461 | Tryavna | 9,831 |