Eleven Municipalities from Haskovo and Kardzhali region, situated along the Arda and Maritza rivers are members of RMA “Maritza – Dimitrovgrad, Harmanli, Haskovo, Ivaylovgrad, Kardzhali, Lyubimetz Madzharovo, Mineralni bani, Simeonovgrad, Stambolovo and Svilengrad. Haskovo and Kardzhali region are situated in the Central part of South Bulgaria, spread on an area of 5 361 sq. km. and are characterised by favourable location, varied releif, temperate continental climate with Mediterranean influence, fertile soil and beautiful nature.