Baykalsko Explained

Baykalsko or Baikalsko (Bulgarian: Байкалско) is a village in Radomir Municipality, Pernik Province, Southwest Bulgaria. Population: 75 (as of January 1, 2007). ^[1] It is named after Lake Baikal, Russia.

Until 13 July 1951, Baykalsko was named Chokl'ovo.^[2]

Honours

Baykal Point on Brabant Island, Antarctica is named after the village.

References

42.4°N 72°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SW/Pernik/Radomir/Baykalsko Village of Baykalsko
2. Мичев, Н и П. Коледаров, Речник на селищата и селищните имена в България 1878 – 1987, София 1989, с. 29.