Bulgaria is one of the oldest European Countries with over 20 centuries of history and traditions. Modern Bulgaria is situated in South Eastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula – a busy crossroad of ancient cultures.
For centuries, the roads passing through the territory of the country have been connecting Europe with Asia and Africa. Four common European transport corridors, connecting West and North Europe with the eastern and southern part of the continent, cross their roads here.
Bulgaria is also known for its picturesque nature and rich cultural heritage. According to the statistics, the country ranks third in Europe only after Greece and Italy for the number of valuable archaeological monuments.
On this page you will find general information about the country, national symbols, history, geography, culture and tourism.
Territory 110,993,6 km2
Population7.8 million /UN 2005/
Population growth /%/ –5,1
Capital Sofia /1,2 million inhabitants/
Official language Bulgarian
Major religion Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Political system Parliamentary Republic
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Official holidays:
January 1st – New Year’s Holiday;
March 3d – National Holiday /National Liberation from the Ottoman domination/
Easter and the first Monday after Easter;
May 1st – Labour Day;
May 6th – Gergyovden, and the Bulgarian Military Army’s Day;
May 24th – Cyril and Methodius Day;
September 6th – Unification Day;
September 22d – Independence Day;
November 1st - National Day of the Bulgarian Revival Leaders;
December 24,25,26 – Christmas Days;
National currency Lev /1 Euro=1,95583 Levs/
Measures and scales the metric system
Time zone GMT+2
Internet domain - .bg
International dialling code +359
Electricity 220v, 50 Hz
Roads right hand side
Speed limits: Residential areas 50 kmh,Country roads 90 km/h, Motorways130 km/h
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