About Bulgaria

The land of roses, Bulgaria, is a small country of ancient culture, scenic beauty, friendly people, hospitality and warmth.

Bulgaria is situated in south-eastern Europe. It occupies the central part of Balkan peninsula on both sides of the Balkan Range (the Balkans), from which the peninsula has taken its name. The grater part of the northern border with Romania passes along the Danube, and the eastern border is the Black Sea. The land borders with Yugoslavia and Macedonia to the west, with Turkey to the south-east, and with Greece to the south.

Bulgaria possesses beautiful landscapes and beaches, and is becoming a real resort paradise. The Black Sea Coast on its East border is famous for its fine sanded beaches, and perfect temperatures of water and air.

The larger seaside resorts draw huge crowds of tourists from Western Europe, who come attracted by the excellent value for money.

For those attracted by the mountains opportunities are endless as well: from skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking and just walking.

Further, Bulgaria has around 600 natural mineral springs, with water temperatures ranging from 20 to 60 degrees Celsius, whose baths and health spas are famous tourist attractions. There has been very little done, however, as far as development and improvement of facilities. Bottled spring water presents wonderful under explored opportunities as well. The spring water is rich in mineral elements and often runs unattended.

General Information

Bulgaria is situated in the South-East part of Europe.

Area: 110,993.6 km2.

Population: 7.97 million

To the north Bulgaria borders Romania.

To the south - with Greece and Turkey.

To the west - with Serbia and Montenegro and Macedonia.

To the east - with the Black Sea.

Capital City: Sofia (population: 1,122,302)

The capital city Sofia is situated in the Western part of the country, at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, the plain is 550m. above sea level.

Official language: Bulgarian;

Alphabet: Cyrillic;

Religion: East Orthodox Christians (85 %),

Muslims (13%), Catholics (1%);

Currency: Lev

Exchange Rate 1 BGN = 0.51129 EUR

BGN is pegged to the Euro at the rate of BGN 1 per EUR 0.51129.

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Time: GMT+2;

Tel. Code: +359 (2 for Sofia).

The average elevation throughout the country is 470 m. above sea level.

The highest peak is Moussala - 2,925 m.

Bulgaria is at the border line between the temperate and Mediterranean climatic areas. The climate is temperate continental in its northern part, while the Mediterranean climatic influence is strongly felt in its southern part.

In winter the average temperature is about -1 , - 2 C.

In summer the average temperature is about 20 - 22 C.

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