Silistra
Silistra (Bulgarian: Силистра [siˈlistrɐ]; Turkish: Silistre; Romanian: Dârstor) is a town in Northeastern Bulgaria. The town lies on the southern bank of the lower Danube river, and is also the part of the Romanian border where it stops following the Danube. Silistra is the administrative center of the Silistra Province and one of the important towns of the historical region of Dobruja.
Silistra
Силистра Silistre Dârstor | |
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Town | |
View of the river Danube | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Silistra | |
| Coordinates: 44°07′02″N 27°15′38″E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Silistra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Julian Naydenov |
| Area | |
| • Town | 27.159 km2 (10.486 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Town | 29,498 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 43,265 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 7500 |
| Area code | 086 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | Official website |
Silistra is a major cultural, industrial, transportation, and educational center of Northeastern Bulgaria. There are many historical landmarks including a richly-decorated Late Roman tomb, remains of the Medieval fortress, an Ottoman fort, and an art gallery.
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