Bulgaria is situated in southeast Europe, in the heart of the Balkans. It borders Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Turkey. The north of the country is dominated by the vast plains around the Danube...
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Bulgaria is situated in southeast Europe, in the heart of the Balkans. It borders Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Turkey. The north of the country is dominated by the vast plains around the Danube and the south part of highland areas and plains. In the east, the beaches by the Black Sea attract tourists all year around. Bulgaria is growing in popularity as a country of tourism with its mile long sandy beaches, beautiful scenery, dramatic history, cheap shopping and a sunny summer climate. Bulgaria is also very cheap for most western Europeans. It still carries a legacy from the old Eastern Europe, though they work hard to adjust to the new times and new customs.
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Population: 7 400 000
Official language: Bulgarian
Area: 110 910 km²
Currency: Bugarian Lev
Government: Parliamentary republic
Calling code: +359
Time zone: GMT +2
