| Botev Peak | |
|---|---|
| връх Ботев | |
 Botev Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,376 m (7,795 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 1,567 m (5,141 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 42°43′03″N24°55′00″E / 42.71750°N 24.91667°E /42.71750; 24.91667[1] |
| Geography | |
  Botev Peak Location in Bulgaria | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Protected area | Central Balkan National Park |
| Parent range | Balkan Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | a two and a half hour climb from Ray Resthouse (1,560 m) at the south foot |
Botev Peak (Bulgarian:(връх) Ботев[3]Bulgarian pronunciation:[(vrɤx)ˈbɔtɛf]) is, at 2,376 metres (7,795 ft) above sea level, the highest peak of theBalkan Mountains in southeasternEurope. It is located close to the geographic centre ofBulgaria, and is part of theCentral Balkan National Park.
Until 1950, when it was renamed in honour of Bulgarian poet and revolutionaryHristo Botev, the peak was calledYumrukchal (Юмрукчал, fromOttoman TurkishYumrukçal, 'a fist-like peak').[4]
Aweather station and aradio tower (opened on 10 July 1966) that covers 65% of the country are located on Botev Peak.[5] The average temperature is −8.9 °C (16.0 °F) in January and 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) in July.[6]
"Botev Peak" is the main facility of Bulgarian FM and TV broadcasting network.[7] The situation at the top near the geographical center of Bulgaria contribute to national radio broadcasts and television broadcast here to cover more than 65% throughout the country, also in parts ofRomania andTurkey.[8]
The massif is mainly composed of granite rocks dating from theoligocene — a complex of medium acid volcanics —latites,andesites, shoshonites.[9]
The flat ridge relief around Botev and Triglav is isolated with high slopes, which from the north (North Jendem) descend steeply from 2000 – 2200 m down, and from the south (South Jendem) — from 1800 – 1900 m.[10]
| Radio programme | FM frequency | ERP | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNRHristo Botev | 92,20 MHz | 117.5 kW (10 kW TRP) | 1966-2003: 72.44 MHz |
| 1977-1998: 71.66 MHz (to 1992: Programme Orpheus/Znanie; to 1998: Radio Plovdiv) | |||
| BNRHorizont | 100,90 MHz | 117.5 kW (10 kW TRP) | 1966-2003: 70.88 MHz |
| TV programme | Channel | ERP | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Multiplex 2 - "Pleven" Zone (bTV,Nova,BNT 1,BNT 2,BNT HD,Bulgaria On Air) | 57 | 20 kW (3 kW TRP) | Radiation in direction North |
| TV programme | Channel | ERP | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNT 1 | 11 | ~100 kW (20 kW TRP) | |
| bTV | 24 | ~100 kW (40 kW TRP) | 1975-2000:Efir 2 |
