Gorski Izvor, Haskovo Province

Gorski Izvor is a village in the municipality of Dimitrovgrad, in Haskovo Province, in southern Bulgaria.[1]

Gorski Izvor
Village
Gorski Izvor
Location in Bulgaria
Coordinates: 42.021°N 25.422°E / 42.021; 25.422
Country Bulgaria
ProvinceHaskovo Province
MunicipalityDimitrovgrad
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Etymology


Gorski Izvor (Bulgarian: Горски Извор) means Forest Spring in Bulgarian. The name is derived from the abundance of trees in the local area, along with where the village is situated - on a mountain - which grants it access to spring water.

References

  1. Guide Bulgaria, Accessed May 24, 2010

2. Google Translate - alternative translation offers correct context (forest spring) as opposed to forest source.


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