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Bozhurishte ( ) is a town in western Bulgaria. It is the administrative center of Bozhurishte Municipality in Sofia Province; close to Kostinbrod and the capital Sofia. The old airport of Sofia, now a military one, is near the town. Bozhurishte was first mentioned in 1750.

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Bozhurishte
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Location of Bozhurishte
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Bulgaria
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Location of Bozhurishte
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Sofia Province
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07112

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Encyclopedic overview

5 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Demographics
  • Economy
  • References
  • External links

Bozhurishte ( ) is a town in western Bulgaria. It is the administrative center of Bozhurishte Municipality in Sofia Province; close to Kostinbrod and the capital Sofia. The old airport of Sofia, now a military one, is near the town. Bozhurishte was first mentioned in 1750.

== Etymology == Its name is derived from the flower peony ().

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