Botev

BotevBotev peak, in the Balkan Mountains, central Bulgaria.

Botev, highest peak (7,795 feet [2,376 metres]) in the Balkan Mountains of central Bulgaria. It was formerly called Ferdinandov and, until 1950, Yumrukchal.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Botev
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 03 February 2015
Access Date: March 14, 2025