Malko Selo Explained

Official Name:Malko Selo
Native Name:Малко село
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Sliven Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Kotel
Population As Of:2021[1]
Population Total:483
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:42.9787°N 26.5064°W
Elevation M:400

Malko Selo (Малко село) is located roughly 20 km northeast from the town of Kotel, and 376 km in the same direction from the capital Sofia. The village has a regular bus service.[2]

Landmarks and Locations

The Zlosten protected area features eleven caves, among which the "Glacier" is a national landmark, measuring 1,111 meters in length and reaching a depth of 242 meters. Another significant cave is "Rakovsky," where the Revolutionary Rakovski began writing his book "Forest Passenger" in 1854. Additional caves in the region include "Subatta" and "40 Beds."[2]

The Urushka Rocks are also nearby, which are a natural fortress situated about 4 km from Kotel along the route to Omurtag.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: city population . Malko Selo . City population . 3 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Village of Malko . Mirela.bg . mirela.bg . 3 October 2024.