The village of Dolna Dikanya is located in western Bulgaria 20 km from the town of Radomir. Radomir is a town and a municipality which includes 32 settlements with 22964 residents. It is part of Pernik Province near Sofia Region. The Radomir municipality is located in South-West Bulgaria in Pernik District. The relief is semi-mountainous. The average altitude above sea level is 600 - 660 meters. The almost flat relief, the closeness to Sofia city and the town of Pernik, as well as the good transport communications have facilitated the development of a number of industrial branches and especially of heavy machine-building. Pernik Region lies in the valley of Pernik, Radomir and Breznik and includes parts of the mountains of Verila, Vitosha, Lyulin, Viskiar, etc. The rivers of Struma and Erma run through the region. There are mineral springs near the towns of Breznik and Rudartzi. Ostritza Reserve in the mountain of Golo Bardo, the cliffs of Zemen, the gorge of Erma River, Duhlata Cave (the longest cave in Bulgaria) and other natural landmarks offer conditions for development of ecotourism. The region is abundant in mineral resources. There are rich deposits of coal, ores, clays, limestone, which determines the development of industry as the main economic sector. The preserved fortresses and ancient settlements, medieval churches and monasteries are a prerequisite for development of cultural tourism in this region. The village of Dolna Dikanya itself is situated 42 km away from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, 21 km from the town of Pernik and 20 km from the town of Dupnitsa. The international road E79 passes through the outskirts of the village of Dolna Dikanya which makes the access to the village easy, fast and comfortable. Through the village passes Arka river, a dam lake is built over that river, this opens the opportunity for fishing. The near-by mountains, Vitosha and Verila, keep the air clean and also opens an incredibly beautiful views.
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