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  1. Rhodope Mountainsnoun

    a mountain range in the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe; extends along the border between Greece and Bulgaria

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  1. Rhodope Mountains

    The Rhodopes (; Bulgarian: Родопи, Rodopi; Greek: Ροδόπη, Rodopi; Turkish: Rodoplar) are a mountain range in Southeastern Europe, and the largest by area in Bulgaria, with over 83% of its area in the southern part of the country and the remainder in Greece. Golyam Perelik is its highest peak at 2,191 meters (7,188 ft). The mountain range gives its name to the terrestrial ecoregion Rodope montane mixed forests that belongs in the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome and the Palearctic realm. The region is particularly notable for its karst areas with their deep river gorges, large caves and specific sculptured forms, such as the Trigrad Gorge. A significant part of Bulgaria's hydropower resources are located in the western areas of the range. There are a number of hydro-cascades and dams used for electricity production, irrigation, and as tourist destinations. In Greece, there are also the hydroelectric power plants of Thisavros and Platanovrysi. The Rhodopes have a rich cultural heritage including ancient Thracian sites such as Perperikon, Tatul and Belintash, and medieval castles, churches, monasteries, and picturesque villages with traditional Bulgarian architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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    The Rhodope Mountains are a mountain range in Southeastern Europe, spanning across the border of Bulgaria and Greece. The range extends over 14,600 square kilometers, and the highest peak, Golyam Perelik, reaches approximately 2,191 meters. It is an area known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and rich history and folklore. It is also the home to various national parks and protected areas.

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  1. Rhodope Mountains

    The Rhodopes are a mountain range in Southeastern Europe, with over 83% of its area in southern Bulgaria and the remainder in Greece. Its highest peak, Golyam Perelik, is the seventh highest Bulgarian mountain. The region is particularly notable for the Karst areas with their deep river gorges, large caves and specific sculptured forms, such as the Trigrad Gorge. A significant part of Bulgaria's hydropower resources is located in the western areas of the range. There are a number of hydro-cascades and dams used for electricity production, irrigation and as tourist destinations. The Rhodopes have a rich cultural heritage including ancient Thracian sites such as Perperikon, Tatul and Belintash; medieval castles, churches, monasteries and picturesque villages with traditional Bulgarian architecture from 18th and 19th century.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Rhodope Mountains in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Rhodope Mountains in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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