Leskovets, Pernik Province
Leskovets (Bulgarian: Лесковец, also transliterated Leskovec) is a village in western Bulgaria. Its located in Oblast Pernik, Obshtina Pernik. Geography The village of Leskovets is located in a mountainous region. Its located 2.5 km west of Batanovtsi. Cultural and natural landmarks Below the village there is a dam called Bushlyak, above the village is the Kavatsite dam, and even higher is the Lobosh dam. In the village there is a ZOO - Alis. Name The name derives from Leska, which means Hazel in Bulgarian + the Slavic suffix -ets. Political situation The village shares a mayor with the neighbouring village of Planinitsa. References www.grao.bg guide-bulgaria.com Villages in Pernik Province