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Strandzha

Strandzha, also known as the Strandzha Mountains (Bulgarian: Странджа; Turkish: Strandzha Dağları), is a low mountain range in Southeastern Europe that straddles the southeastern part of Bulgaria and the European portion of Turkey. It runs roughly parallel to the Black Sea coast, forming a natural barrier between inland Bulgaria and the coastal region. The range’s highest point is Golyama Strandzha (Big Strandzha), at about 700 meters above sea level. The terrain is dominated by deciduous and mixed forests, with wetlands, streams, and scattered villages.

Ecology and protection: The Strandzha region is notable for its biodiversity and relatively intact habitats. It

Culture and history: The region has been inhabited since ancient times and bears traces of Thracian, Roman,

Access and use: Today, Strandzha is a destination for hiking, nature study, and rural tourism, with management

supports
a
variety
of
plant
and
animal
species,
including
several
that
are
rare
or
at
the
edge
of
their
European
range.
Much
of
the
Bulgarian
portion
of
Strandzha
is
protected
within
Strandzha
Nature
Park,
established
to
conserve
ecosystems,
landscapes,
and
cultural
heritage.
The
area
is
important
for
birds
and
other
wildlife
and
is
a
focus
of
conservation
and
ecotourism.
and
medieval
settlement.
It
remains
a
culturally
distinct
area
in
both
Bulgaria
and
Turkey,
with
traditional
villages,
crafts,
and
religious
sites
tied
to
its
landscape.
aiming
to
balance
conservation
with
local
livelihoods.