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Current date: 2010-02-09 10:41

Rusenski Lom Nature Park

Nature Park of Rusenski Lom is one of the ten nature parks of Bulgaria. It is situted along the canyon type valley of Rusenski Lom River - the last right feeder of the Danube. The park has been announced protected area in 1970 and embraces a territory of 3408 hectares and is recognized as an interesting and precious site of high aesthetic value preserving beautiful riverside terraces, meanders, high vertical rocks, areas of rich variety of species, caves, rock formations, historical monuments of national and international significance. It satisfies people`s recreation needs and gives an opportunity for scientific and exploration activities.

The Nature Park is bordered by six villages: Ivanovo, Koshov, Cherven, Nissovo, Svalenik and Pisanets. Nearby the park are Vetovo and Tabachka. All of the villages have a population less than 6,000, more of them have less than 1,000 residents. The people there live calm, quiet lives. Raising animals such as sheep, goats, cows and others is the most common livelihood. Beekeeping is also practiced by a number of residents. The rich soil is put to good use in people’s gardens, where they grow fruit, vegetables and flowers for their own use...

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