Gorski Izvor, Haskovo Province Explained

Official Name:Gorski Izvor
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Haskovo Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Dimitrovgrad
Population As Of:2007
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:42.021°N 25.422°W

Gorski Izvor is a village in the municipality of Dimitrovgrad, in Haskovo Province, in southern Bulgaria.[1]

Etymology

Gorski Izvor (Bulgarian: Горски Извор) means Forest Spring in Bulgarian. The name is derived from the abundance of trees in the local area, along with where the village is situated - on a mountain - which grants it access to spring water.

References

2.https://translate.google.bg/#bg/en/%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%20%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80 Google Translate - alternative translation offers correct context (forest spring) as opposed to forest source.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.guide-bulgaria.com/SC/Haskovo/Dimitrovgrad Guide Bulgaria