Which mountain range runs through the middle of Bulgaria from west to east and gives the peninsula its name?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina)
- Step 1: The range divides the country into north and south. Step 2. It is called Stara Planina in Bulgarian and gave the peninsula its name. Answer: The Balkan Mountains. Why not the others: The other ranges lie in the south-west.
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