Plovdiv (region) - Definition and Overview

Plovdiv region shown within Bulgaria

Plovdiv is an oblast, or region, of central Bulgaria, formerly part of Eastern Rumelia. It is primarily an agricultural area and contains one-seventh of all of Bulgaria's arable land. The capital of Plovdiv is the city of Plovdiv, but the region also contains 16 other municipalities: Assenovgrad, Karlovo, Maritza, Rodopi, Hissar, Parvomay, Stamboliiski, Krichim, Perushtitza, Sadovo, Laki, Rakovski, Bresovo, Saedinenie, Kaloyanovo and Kouklen.

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