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Photo: Vladivoj Vancura
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Rila National Park
 Located in the picturesque setting of the highest mountain range on the Balkan Peninsula, Rila National Park has everything that a PAN Park needs: unique natural features, an extensive core area and a diverse mountain flora and fauna that matches any European wilderness. The park awaits visitors with an extensive system of camping and rest areas providing for outdoor recreation.
- the name “Rila” originates from the Thracian name Roula, which means “plenty of water?
- one of the deepest and longest rivers on the Balkan Peninsula has its source here?
- the park has 150 glistening lakes?
- the highest peak of the Balkan Peninsula, the Musala (2925 m) is in the park?
- the first botanical trail of Bulgaria operates in the national park?
- Rila is the largest national park in Bulgaria and one of the largest in Europe?
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