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Evlogievo is a village in North Bulgaria. It is situated in Nikopol municipality, Pleven region.
It is 17 km south of the town of Nikopol and 43 km northeast of the town of Pleven. The neighboring village of Muselievo is 3 km west. The capital Sofia is 208 km southwest.
It is situated in the Danubian Plain in proximity to the Osam river flow and its altitude is 201 m. The climate is temperate with big differences in the average temperatures during the seasons. The winter is severe for the lots of snow precipitation and the huge drifts. The summer is dry and hot but the soil is fertile and suitable for farming.
The permanent population is 113 people.
Evlogievo is considerably well maintained village with asphalted main streets and lighting. There are constructed water and electricity systems. There is phone central and also all mobile operators have coverage. Bus transportation connects it to the other settlements.
Here are functioning town hall, community center, store and pub. The nearest GP works in the neighboring village of Muselievo where there also is kindergarten. The nearest school is in the town of Nikopol while specialized medical assistance you can get at the town of Pleven.
The hunting and fishing party of the village were found in the beginning of the 19-th century and are working till today.
In the town of Nikopol there are many landmarks such "Eliya" drinking fountain, the church "St St Petar and Paul", the Nikopol fortress, "Vassil Levksi museum" etc.
Just 35 km near the town of Belene is natural park Persina. It encompasses the 19 Belenski islands. It is unique and significant ecologically for here are located three biosphere reserves:
In the town of Pleven you can visit three of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria - Pleven Epopee 1877, the Regional History museum and the mausoleum-chapel "St George Pobedonosets". Other interesting places in proximity are Kaylaka park and the Wine Museum.
Sources: http://bg.wikipedia.org
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