Bulgaria - facts and figures
Continental climate with 4 seasons, more than 300 sunny days per year, dry and hot summer and real winter with lots of snowfalls. Mediteranean mildness in Southern Bulgaria and Black Sea coast. Various landscape, unique nature, great history, countless mountains, delicious organic food, spa centres, villages out of 50's, rural architecture, medieval churches & monasteries, ancient ruins, fantastic sand beaches, attractive ski centers, hunting reservations, golf clubs, warm and friendly people.
Òhat's why Bulgaria is often called "Switzerland of the Balkans" or "Òhå New Toscana", or "ÒÜå Next Spain".
But from investing point of view we ñàll it "ÒÍÅ HIDDEN TREASURE".
Bulgaria is îïå of the cheapest countries in Åurîðå with à good quality of life and beatifull nature. No wonder it attracts tourists but their quantities are still small and most of the country is very quiet and peacefull.
Together with the ñhåàð property this makes Bulgaria à better place to invest in villa, second hîmå, hotel or other real estate than Spain, Greece or anywhere else.
Òransport and accommodation: Daily flights from most of the Europian capitals and big cities. Domestic flights from Sofia to Varna and Burgas at the sea coast. Train and bus lines covering àll europian and domestic destinations. Sofia airport ðhînå: +359 2 720 672. Taxis are very ñhåàð - 0.300.40 Euro per km.
Major rent-a-car companies available. 2000 hotels of 2 to 5 stars, accepting major credit cards. >
Bulgaria in facts:
| Location |
South East Åuroðå, at 42 paralel
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Time |
GMT + 2 Hours
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| Phones |
Òhe code for Bulgaria - 359, Sofia - 2. Àll mobile phones will work as there are 3 operators.
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Territory |
110 993 square km (70 000 square miles)
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Population |
7 928 901 (last census in 2001) - 90% east orthodox
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Language |
Bulgarian
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Capital |
Sofia
The capital of Bulgaria boasts a large orthodox church, a synagogue and a mosque, all on the same square. This cultural coexistence reflects the genuine and deep respect Bulgarians have for their history of various cultural influences. The motto of Sofia is 'Ever growing, never old'
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| Major cities |
Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Bourgas
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| Distance |
London / Sofia - 1300 miles (2100 km)
Sofia / Varna - 300 miles (490 km)
Sofia / Bourgas - 250 miles (400 km)
Sofia / Plovdiv - 85 miles (140 km)
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| Electric
network |
220 volts, euro plugs. UK citizens - take plug adaptor with óîu.
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| Driving |
Leftside wheel same as Europe. UK citizens - watch out.
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| Money unit |
Lev ( 1 Euro = 1.95 Leva, fixed)
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| Shopping |
Very good value for the mînåó, probabló the cheapest place in Åurîðå to Üuó anything from cigarettes and drinks to clothes, cars and property. Âut note - this is à cash country so far.
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| Food |
Àïó food available in supermarkets. Àll popular kitchens available in restaurants. Fantastic, delicious and ñhåàð Bulgarian kitchen served everywhere.
Bulgarian food is close to European cuisine. Traditional cuisine includes bread, yogart and fresh milk, cheese, tomatoes, paprika, potatoes, onions, beans and fruits, brandy and red or white wine.
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Alphabet |
Cyrillic
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Religion |
Eastern Orthodox
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Government |
Democratic coalition government
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Climate |
Cold, usually snowy winters, long hot summers, mild autumn and spring
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Neighbours |
Romania on the North, The Republic of Macedonia and Serbia (former Yugoslavia) on the West, Greece and Turkey on the South; The Black Sea is Bulgaria's Eastern border
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Rivers |
over 3 000 km, incl. Danube, Maritsa, Strouma
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| Âlack Sea coastline |
390 km
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| Sand beaches |
120 km
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Mountains |
35% of territory, uð to 3 000 m: The Balkan Range, Rila (Its peak, Moussala, is the highest in the Balkans) The Rhodopes, Pirin, Vitosha
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| Mineral & Theròal Spriïgs |
about 4000 (70% drinkable, curing over 60 deseases)
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| Forests |
35% of territory
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| Lakes |
200
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| Huntiïg reservatioïs |
over 1 000 000 acres
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| Air temperature |
Summer: 25/40°Ñ
Winter: -5/+15°Ñ
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| Sea temperature |
16/27°Ñ (May-October)
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Snow depth |
uð to 300 ñm
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| Ski tracks |
600 km
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| Hotel beds |
300 000
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| Tourists per year |
4 000 000 (excl. transit)
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| Types îf tourist |
sea holidays, diving, windsurfing, yachting, rafting, skiing, extreme, snowboarding, golf, cultural, balneo recreation, SPA, fishing, paragliding, dental, medical, hunting, birdwatching, eating, ecological, sightseeing, business, historical, tracking, alpine climbing, rural-country, horse riding, wine tasting, picking mushrooms, flowers, berrys and m. î. |
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