Bulgaria Country Guide

Traveller's Guide to Bulgaria

Since the parting of the iron curtain, Bulgaria has changed dramatically surging onward and upwards toward a free market economy on the back of it's beginning-to-boom tourist industry and a Bulgarian real estate boom to match that of the Spanish costas in the 80's and 90's.

Bulgaria boasts a large number of diverse, travel destinations, and although independent travel is not yet the norm, more and more people are discvovering the delights of one of Eastern Europe's wonders. The country offers an abundance of majestic mountain scenery as well as alluring sandy beaches on their Black Sea coast. You'll find ski resorts, deep forests, ancient monasteries, Greek and Roman remains and the fascinating capital Sofia is a must for any visit to Bulgaria. Picturesque Veliko Turnovo, the ancient capital, is a young and vibrant city that should also be high on your list of Bulgarian 'must sees'.

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Bulgaria Facts

  • Capital: Sofia
  • Population: 7,726,000
  • Currency: lev (BGL)
  • Religions: Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12.2%, other Christian 1.2%, other 4% (2001 census)
  • Government: parliamentary democracy
  • Languages: Bulgarian 84.5%, Turkish 9.6%, Roma 4.1%, other and unspecified 1.8% (2001 census)
  • Climate: temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers
  • Phone Code: 359

Festivals in Bulgaria

Bulgarian Salsa Festival (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Festival Types: Dance - Salsa, Dance - Latin, Music - Latin
Month: May
Bulgarian Salsa Festival Website
International Festival of Masquerade Games (Pernik, Bulgaria)
Festival Types: Carnival, Street Parade, Pagan
Month: January
International Festival of Masquerade Games Website
International Folklore Festival (Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria)
Festival Types: Music - Traditional, Traditional, Folk
Month: July
International Folklore Festival Website
Kazanlak Rose Festival (Kazanlak, Bulgaria)
Festival Types: Floral, Harvest
Month: May
Kazanlak Rose Festival Website
Sofia International Film Festival (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Festival Types: Film, Film - Short, Film - Documentary
Month: March
Sofia International Film Festival Website

Bulgaria Accommodation

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Bulgaria Flights

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