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The village of Korten is a part of Nova Zagora Municipality – Sliven District. It is located in South-East Bulgaria. The area size of the village is approximately 52sq.m. And the number of its inhabitants amounts to 1922, according to latest estimates. The region in to which belongs the village is situated from 200 to 300m hight above sea level. The distance from Korten to the town of Nova Zagora is 8km, to the town of Stara Zagora - 32km, to the district city of Sliven – 30km, and 41km to the town of Yambol.Nova Zagora Municipality is situated in the northern part of the Upper Thracian Valley between the big regional centers of Stara Zagora, Sliven and Yambol. Its territory covers the Novozagorsko Pole the Sveti Iliyski Vuzvishenia (St Ilia Hills) and part of the Sredna Gora Mountain slopes. The climate is moderate and favorable for the developing of agriculture. Major water resources are the Toundzha River, the Sazliyka River and the Blatnitsa River. Upon the Toundzha River is built the Zhrebchevo Dam Lake.Near the village of Korten there is a Mineral Spring. Near the village of Dyadovo there are stone-pits, near the village of Elenovo - quarts and quartzite fields, and on the northern slopes of the Sveti Iliyski Vuzvishenia - gypsum and graphite deposits.Nova Zagora is an important railway and highway center.
The major sights that deserve to be visited are the stone formations Orlov Kamuk (Eagle`s Stone), the picturesque branches of the Toundzha River, and the remains from the Roma fortress near Zhrebchevo Dam Lake. All of them are located in the northern part of the municipality There are many opportunities for developing health, holiday, cultural and eco tourism. Along with the Toundja River in the outskirts of the village of Banya, around Zhrebchevo Dam Lake there are also more conditions for fishing, rest and recreation. The Horse-riding Stables Facility provides opportunities for horse sports and swimming. In order to see the exact location of the area on the map and to obtain more info about the village of Korten, please click on the link below: BGmaps
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