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Skrino

Coordinates: 42°10′N 22°57′E / 42.167°N 22.950°E / 42.167; 22.950
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Skrino
Skrino is located in Bulgaria
Skrino
Skrino
Location of Skrino
Coordinates: 42°10′N 22°57′E / 42.167°N 22.950°E / 42.167; 22.950
Country Bulgaria
Provinces
(Oblast)		Kyustendil Province
Government
 • MayorMilcho Orozov (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
15.034 km2 (5.805 sq mi)
Elevation
560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 (2007-01-01)[1]
 • Total
82
 • Density5.5/km2 (14/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
2663

Skrino (Template:Lang-bg) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria.

Geography

The village is located in the Ruen mountain.

History

Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century. It was the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.

Famous people

Honour

Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Bulgaria Guide, Skrino". Retrieved 20 March 2009.
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