Sakar (mountain)
| Sakar | |
|---|---|
Eastern slopes of Sakar | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 856 m (2,808 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°59′N 26°16′E / 41.983°N 26.267°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Сакар (Bulgarian) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bulgaria |
Sakar (Bulgarian: Сакар) is a low dome-shaped mountain range in southeastern Bulgaria, whose southeasternmost limits extend to European Turkey. Its highest peak is Vishegrad with an altitude of 856 meters above sea level. It is an important ornithological area and contains 220 bird species. Sakar Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after it.