Bulgaria
the oldest nation of Europe
Officially The Republic of Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country in the Balkans on the western side of the Black Sea. The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. Bulgaria is one of the few exotic nations of Europe, due to the fact that it boasts sublime beaches, lovely churches, winter sport opportunities, to name a few. Bulgarian is the official language of Bulgaria ( in case you want to connect to the hearts and souls of their people ).
LOCATION
Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, in the northeast part of the Balkan Peninsula.
CURRENCY
Bulgarian lev.
1 Bulgarian lev = 37.18 Indian Rupees
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Sofia
Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and its largest city.Sofia preserves many valuable monuments to its long and storied past.Sofia’s parks are a favorite place for rest and recreation.
Belogradchik Rocks
The Belogradchik rocks form a 3 km wide and 30 kilometer long strip, and the rock formations reach some 200 meters in height. They were formed at the bottom of a sea as the product of compression and then erosion over the last 45 million years.
Aleksander NevskiChurch
The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in the early 20th century.The cathedral’s gold-plated dome is 45 m high, with the bell tower reaching 50.52 m.
Kaleto Fortress
The fortress has existed since Roman times.The region is very popular among the tourists because of the beauty of the Belogradchik rocks and the multiple historical landmarks. The Magura cave is also situated near Belogradchik.
Royal Palace
Royal palace is located on the outskirts of Sofia.Situated on the sea coast the hotel offers you a wonderful panoramic view. With its luxurious interior it is the perfect place for your vacation.
Tsarevets Forest
This reconstructed fortress dominates the skyline, and is one of Bulgaria’s most beloved monuments.Watch your step: there are lots of potholes, broken steps and unfenced drops.
FOOD
Bulgaria is famous for its quality vegetables and dairy products and its variety of mild spices. Pork and chicken are the most common forms of meat, though fish and veal dishes are also popular and lamb has a special traditional place in Bulgarian cooking.
HERE ARE SOME QUICK FUN FACTS
- Bulgarians shake their heads to mean yes and nod for no.
- National instrument is the bagpipes – called the gaida.
- Bulgarians invented the first electronic computer, digital watch and car air bag.
- The country is one of the world's biggest winemakers – 200,000 tonnes a year.
- A third of Bulgaria is forested.
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