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ABOUT BULGARIA
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Bulgaria Overview
Bulgaria is a stunning and interesting place to visit. It is a small country with an ancient culture, scenic beauty and friendly people who are warm and hospitable.
The capital city of Bulgaria is Sofia. Bulgaria has a population of 7,450,349 (July 2005) and consists of 110,910 sq km of which 110,550 sq km is land and 360 sq km is water, with 354 km of coastline. The terrain is mainly mountainous with lowland in the north and southeast with the lowest point being the Black Sea at 0 metres and the highest point being Musala at 2,925 metres. Read more ...
History of Bulgaria
The Bulgarian lands are ancient crossroads. They were populated from remote antiquity and remember many ancient civilizations.
The Bulgarians have inhabited their present homeland for 13 centuries. They represent a merger of Bulgar invaders and local Slavic tribes, which occurred in the 7th century. From the Slavs, who had migrated to the Balkans from the area north of the Carpathian Mountains in the 6th century, the Bulgarians received their language and cultural roots. From the Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe that had crossed the Danube in 679 to settle permanently in Bulgarian territory, the Bulgarians received their name and initial political framework. Read more ...
Bulgarian Map
Stunning mountain landscapes combined with golden sandy beaches make Bulgaria ideal for tourism. The Black Sea Coast on its Eastern border is famous for fine sandy beaches and the ideal temperatures of both water and air. The beautiful mountain areas offer excellent winter sports facilities, including skiing.
Bulgaria is divided into twenty eight provinces and lies in South Eastern Europe, occupying the north eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. In the east, it borders the Black Sea with Romania to the north separated by the Danube River. Serbia, Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are to the west and to the south are Greece and Turkey. Read more ...
Bulgarian Economy
Bulgaria is offering an ideal environment in which to invest.
Bulgaria, a former Communist country striving to enter the European Union in 2007, has experienced great recovery over recent years and the government is fully committed to economic reform and responsible fiscal planning. Read more ...
Investments in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is considered to be one of the most rapidly advancing nations in Europe today and is renowned for foreign property investment in its coastal and mountain areas. With the average property price having risen by an incredible 31% during the 2004 alone, it is easy to see why investment in Bulgaria is becoming so popular. With excellent property prices and high capital growth projections, combined with Bulgaria’s natural advantages such as sun, sand, sea, skiing, beautiful landscapes and thriving economy, property investors continue to see this Eastern European location as one of the world’s best emerging markets. Read more ...
Banking in Bulgaria
The banking system in Bulgaria has done a lot to reform itself over the past years, becoming more open and transparent. As in any country, if you open a bank account in one of Bulgaria's banks, you should compare commission rates for money transfer to and from Bulgaria. In most Bulgarian banks you will find a few English-speaking employees to help you. Read more ...
Healthcare in Bulgaria
When you consider a property purchase in Bulgaria, it is important to know something about the medical provisions available to foreigners.
There is a reciprocal healthcare agreement in place between the UK and Bulgaria in advance of Bulgaria joining the EU but will require a UK passport and medical card number plus an E111. Hospital treatment and other medical and dental treatment is usually free but payment will have to be made for medicines supplied by the public pharmacy. Bulgaria is putting major reforms into its Health Service in preparation for its entry into the EU. Read more ...
Bulgarian Nature
Bulgaria simply resembles a continent in miniature because of its very varied relief and miraculous working of nature where measure is paramount. Eye-catching mountain lakes, sunny beaches, gorgeous rose valleys, curative hot springs and deep chilly caves coexist in harmony. Read more ...
Tourism in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has benefited from a great increase in international exposure as a desirable holiday destination and this has created an increasingly exclusive market. As with most major tourist destinations, visitor numbers vary seasonally. The summer months see the arrival of over 50% of Bulgaria’s annual tourists, compared with only 14% between January and March. Peak time is considered to be between April and October for the coastal areas, while rentals in the ski resorts peak between December and March. Read more ...
Transport in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is situated at a crossroads between Europe and Asia and is easily accessible by road, river and sea transport from a large group of countries. There are 4 International Airports at Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Bourgas with regular flights from many local UK, European and worldwide airports.
Road conditions for drivers in Bulgaria are very different from those in Western Europe. However, by comparison, the safety of public transport is relatively good. Road travel has been greatly modernized in anticipation of EU membership in 2007 and in line with development of the country’s infrastructure. Read more ...
Bulgarian Culture
Bulgarian culture is a mix mostly of Thracian, Slavic and Bulgar cultures, but there are Byzantine, Turkish, Greek and other influences.
For thirteen centuries, Bulgaria - the cradle of Slav culture, the land of Orpheus and Spartacus has given the world men of great achievements, mysterious Thracian treasures and burial tombs, magnificent frescos and many brilliant examples of ancient applied arts. Read more ...
Bulgarian Cuisine
Food is one of the great pleasures of Bulgarian lifestyle. Because of its geographical position and long history Bulgarian cuisine is a mixture between the Slavonic, Greek and Turkish cuisines. The basic food products used in the Bulgarian cuisine are beans, milk, yogurt, cheese, tomatoes, potatoes, apples, water-melons, grapes, etc. National specialties include: Shopska salad (sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and parsley topped with grated sheep's cheese); and tarator (a cold soup of chopped cucumber, walnuts and yogurt). White sheep's cheese baked with eggs is another favorite. Read more ...
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