Bulgaria
European Union
Bulgaria
Bulgaria joined the European Union on January 1st 2007. Bulgaria, was not a founding country.
The Bulgarian Flag
This is the Bulgarian flag, it is 3 colors white, red, and green. Green represents freedom.
The Capital of Bulgaria
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. Four other major cities in Bulgaria include Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse.
Where is Bulgaria
Bulgaria is located in southeastern Europe. It borders the Black Sea, and is between Romainia and Turkey.
Bulgarian History
In the 14th century the country was overrun with Ottoman Turks. Bulgaria is one of the most recent countries to join the European Union.
Places to visit in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria there are many tourist attractions here are 2 of them
1. Russian Church
The Russian church is in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Russian Church is one of the most beautiful and historical places in Bulgaria, it can tell you a lot about the history in Bulgaria.
2. Rial Monastery
The Rila Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Bulgaria.
Geography of Bulgaria
To the east of Bulgaria is the Black Sea. On the land it is covered with plains, plateus, hills, and mountains.
Bulgaria's form of government
Bulgaria has a parliamentary democracy
Bulgarian currency
In Bulgaria they use Bulgarian lev.
3 interesting facts
1. There used to be a blue strip on the flag
2. Bulgaria is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time
3.The primary exports include clothing, footwear, iron, and steel