The town of Belene has a population of 10 000 inhabitants and lies at a distance of 72 km northeast of Pleven. Belene is the municipal centre of 5 component settlements. The town is located along the Danube River. In the vicinities of Belene there are remains of a ground fortification and a Slavic settlement which has originated at the site of the Roman fortress Dimum. In XVI c. the settlement is known under the name of Belni Paulikyan because it is populated by Pavlikyans which take the Catholic religion in XVII c. To the west of the town of Belene is the Belene Island. The Island of Belene (Persin) is the biggest Bulgarian island on the Danube. It is formed of alluvial sediments. At average level of the Danube waters it occupies an area of 41, 078 m2 at a width of 4,8 km and length of 14 km. The high waters of the Danube River overflow the island.More about 'Pleven district' : |
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