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Golyamo chochoveni is a village in southeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Sliven municipality, Sliven region.
It is about 31 km southwest from the town of Sliven, about 32 km northeast from the town of Nova Zagora, 130 km northwest from the town of Burgas, 306 km east from the city of Sofia. Gavrailovo village is located 6 km southeast.
There is a regular bus service to the district town.
It is situated 499 meters above sea level. The climate is temperate continental. Winters are mild and summers are hot. Autumn is longer than spring.
The permanent population is about 190 inhabitants.
The village has a town hall, church, community center, shop and café. There is cable TV, Internet and mobile phone coverage. Residents rely on two GP s. In the neighbouring village Gavrailovo can find post office, school, kindergarten, two hospitals. The nearest hospital is in the town of Sliven.
Landmarks
At about 8 km south of the village passes Tundzha river offering ideal conditions for recreation and fishing. Along the river there are large areas planted with peaches.
15 km is located one of the largest spa complexes in the country, Sliven Mineral Baths.
In Sliven you can visit: church "St. Sofia", church "St. Mary", the History Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the House - Museum Hadzhi Dimitar.
Area Karandila is located in the northeast part of Sliven. There is situated the National Park "Blue Rocks" with an area of 11,380 hectares, it has many interesting rock formations.
Source: www.bg.wikipedia.org
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