Blatnitsa (river)

The Blatnitsa is a river in Bulgaria. It is a left tributary of the Stryama River. The river's source is located in the Sredna Gora mountain range. The Blatnitsa flows through a valley with fertile land and is used for irrigation. Several villages and agricultural areas are located along its course. The river's length is approximately [insert accurate length if known, otherwise leave blank or research]. The river's name is derived from the Bulgarian word "blato," meaning marsh or swamp, possibly referencing the wetlands present in its valley in the past or present. Its basin falls within the larger Thracian Plain.