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== Geography ==

The [[Danube]] forms most of Bulgaria's northern border with Romania. The Danubian Plain extends southward from the river to the Balkan Mountains, which cross the centre of the country from west to east. The routes across the Danube include the bridge between [[Ruse]] and [[Giurgiu]], which carries road and railway traffic between Bulgaria and Romania.<ref name="giurgiu-transport"/>

South of the Balkan Mountains lies the Upper Thracian Plain, crossed by the Maritsa River and its tributaries. The Rila, Pirin and Rhodope mountain ranges occupy much of southern and southwestern Bulgaria. Musala, in the Rila Mountains, is the highest point in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula at 2,925 metres.

The Black Sea coast extends along the eastern border. [[Varna]] and [[Burgas]] are the main coastal cities and ports. Other major cities include Plovdiv, Ruse, Stara Zagora, Pleven and Veliko Tarnovo.

Bulgaria has a mainly temperate continental climate. The Black Sea moderates conditions along the coast, while southern valleys experience stronger Mediterranean influence. Mountain areas have colder winters, lower average temperatures and heavier snowfall.