Baykalsko or Baikalsko (Bulgarian: Байкалско) is a village in Radomir Municipality, Pernik Province, Southwest Bulgaria. Population: 75 (as of January 1, 2007). [1] It is named after Lake Baikal, Russia.

Until 13 July 1951, Baykalsko was named Chokl'ovo.[2]

Honours

Baykal Point on Brabant Island, Antarctica is named after the village.

References

  1. ↑ Village of Baykalsko at guide-bulgaria.com
  2. ↑ Мичев, Н и П. Коледаров, Речник на селищата и селищните имена в България 1878 – 1987, София 1989, с. 29.

42°24′N 22°50′E / 42.400°N 22.833°E / 42.400; 22.833

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