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SOUTH-CENTRAL BULGARIA
The South Central region, covering 27,553 km², represents
approximately a quarter of the total surface of Bulgaria. The region
has 2 million inhabitants and borders Greece and Turkey. The most
important industrial and research centres in this region are Plovdiv,
Pazardjik, Haskovo, Stara Zagora, Kurdjali, and Smolyan.
The industrial sector accounts for 26% of regional GDP, while services
represent 58% and agriculture 16%. Food, beverages and tobacco are the
most prominent industries. Other important industries are those of
metal processing, machine production, wood processing, textiles and
footwear.
The transport infrastructure is unevenly distributed due to the diverse
landscape and the ongoing economic development of the region. The road
network is relatively well developed as well as the rail network which
connects the Bulgarian capital Sofia and the Black Sea port of Bourgas.
Plovdiv Airport is the major airport in the region.  |
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