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Geopolitical and historical information on the Southeastern European country of Bulgaria.

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Russell Sanford

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Geopolitical and historical information on the Southeastern European country of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria: Country Profile - Destination South East Europe

Bulgaria facts, Bulgaria geography, travel Bulgaria, Bulgaria internet resources, links to Bulgaria. Official web sites of Bulgaria, the capital of Bulgaria, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bulgaria.htm
Bulgaria Culture and Traditions - Maps of World

Bulgaria culture and traditions offer a vibrant picture of this great nation. The culture and tradition of Bulgaria date back to more than 1300 years.
http://www.mapsofworld.com/bulgaria/culture-and-traditions/
Bulgaria in the EU - EUROPA

Located in the southeast part of the Balkans, Bulgaria has a diverse topography. The north of the country is dominated by the vast lowlands of the Danube Plain with the river Danube defining the border with neighbouring Romania. The south of the country, by contrast, is dominated by highlands and elevated plains while, in the east, the Black Sea coast attracts tourists all year round.
http://europa.eu/about-eu/countries/member-countries/bulgaria/index_en.htm
Background information: Bulgaria, Europe - Bradt Travel Guides

One of the triggers for the eventual National Revival did indeed come from the church, as in 1762 the monk Paisii wrote and circulated a history of the Bulgarian people, which was a reminder of their past glories. By the 1840s the provision of education was spreading and in 1870 the Bulgarian Exarchate was granted, allowing an autonomous church.
http://www.bradtguides.com/destinations/europe/bulgaria/background-information.html
Bulgaria - Lonely Planet

From wild, wooded mountain ranges speckled with remote villages and enchanting monasteries to vibrant modern cities and long sandy beaches hugging the Black Sea coast, Bulgaria rewards exploration.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria
The World Factbook: Bulgaria

The World Factbook for Bulgaria.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bu.html
Most Popular Traditional Bulgarian Foods

As a whole the traditional Bulgarian cuisine is similar to the Mediterranean one - lots of minced meat, pork, eggs, bread, sirene and yogurt. Here is a list of local dishes and drinks you must try at least once, while in Bulgaria.
https://truebulgaria.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/the-food-in-bulgaria/
Traditional Food in Bulgaria - My Destination Bulgaria

Our guide to Traditional Food in Bulgaria by our Bulgaria local expert - Bulgarian food is in many ways similar to the food served in Greece and Turkey: tomato.
http://www.mydestination.com/bulgaria/usefulinfo/6175343/traditional-food-in-bulgaria
Bulgaria: Language, Culture and Etiquette - Kwintessential

Guide to Bulgaria and Bulgarian culture, society, language, etiquette, manners and protocol.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/bulgaria.html
History of Bulgaria - History World

History of Bulgaria including Bulgarian revival, Bulgarian atrocities, To the brink at San Stefano, Congress of Berlin.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa96
History of Bulgaria - Britannica

The complete history of Bulgaria.
http://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Bulgaria
Official Tourism Portal of Bulgaria

The Official tourism portal of Bulgaria provides useful information and rich multimedia galleries about over 400 tourism destinations in Bulgaria.
http://bulgariatravel.org
Bulgaria - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about Bulgaria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria

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Republic of Bulgaria Република България (Bulgarian) Republika Bŭlgariya
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Съединението прави силата Sŭedinenieto pravi silata ("Unity makes strength")
Anthem: Мила Родино "Mila Rodino" ("Dear Motherland")
Location of Bulgaria (dark green) – in Europe (green & dark grey) – in the European Union (green) – [Legend]
Capital and largest city	Sofia 42°41′51″N 23°19′21″E / 42.69750°N 23.32250°E / 42.69750; 23.32250 (Largo)
Official languages	Bulgarian^[1]
Official script	Cyrillic
Ethnic groups (2021 census ^{[note 1]}) ^[2]	85.7% Bulgarians 8.5% Turks 4.5% Roma 1.3% Others
Religion (2021 census) ^[2]	64.7% Christianity 62.7% Bulgarian Orthodoxy 2.0% other Christian 15.9% no religion 9.8% Islam 0.1% other 9.5% unanswered
Demonym(s)	Bulgarian
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Rumen Radev
• Vice President	Iliana Iotova
• Prime Minister	Rosen Zhelyazkov
• Chairperson of the National Assembly	Nataliya Kiselova

Legislature	National Assembly
Establishment history

• 1st Bulgarian Empire	681–1018
• 2nd Bulgarian Empire	1185–1396
• Principality of Bulgaria	3 March 1878
• Independence from the Ottoman Empire	5 October 1908
• Monarchy abolished	15 September 1946
• Current state form	15 November 1990

Area
• Total	110,993.6^[3] km² (42,854.9 sq mi) (103rd)
• Water (%)	2.16^[4]
Population
• December 2024 ^[5] estimate	6,437,360 (109th)
• 2021 ^[6] census	6,519,789
• Density	58/km² (150.2/sq mi) (154th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$264.699 billion^[7] (73rd)
• Per capita	$41,901^[8] (55th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$117.007 billion^[8] (68th)
• Per capita	$18,522^[8] (59th)
Gini (2023)	37.2^[9] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.845^[10] very high (55th)
Currency	Lev (BGN)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Calling code	+359
ISO 3166 code	BG
Internet TLD	.bg .бг

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Bulgaria: Country Profile - Destination South East Europe

Bulgaria facts, Bulgaria geography, travel Bulgaria, Bulgaria internet resources, links to Bulgaria. Official web sites of Bulgaria, the capital of Bulgaria, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bulgaria.htm
Bulgaria Culture and Traditions - Maps of World

Bulgaria culture and traditions offer a vibrant picture of this great nation. The culture and tradition of Bulgaria date back to more than 1300 years.
http://www.mapsofworld.com/bulgaria/culture-and-traditions/
Bulgaria in the EU - EUROPA

Located in the southeast part of the Balkans, Bulgaria has a diverse topography. The north of the country is dominated by the vast lowlands of the Danube Plain with the river Danube defining the border with neighbouring Romania. The south of the country, by contrast, is dominated by highlands and elevated plains while, in the east, the Black Sea coast attracts tourists all year round.
http://europa.eu/about-eu/countries/member-countries/bulgaria/index_en.htm
Background information: Bulgaria, Europe - Bradt Travel Guides

One of the triggers for the eventual National Revival did indeed come from the church, as in 1762 the monk Paisii wrote and circulated a history of the Bulgarian people, which was a reminder of their past glories. By the 1840s the provision of education was spreading and in 1870 the Bulgarian Exarchate was granted, allowing an autonomous church.
http://www.bradtguides.com/destinations/europe/bulgaria/background-information.html
Bulgaria - Lonely Planet

From wild, wooded mountain ranges speckled with remote villages and enchanting monasteries to vibrant modern cities and long sandy beaches hugging the Black Sea coast, Bulgaria rewards exploration.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria
The World Factbook: Bulgaria

The World Factbook for Bulgaria.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bu.html
Most Popular Traditional Bulgarian Foods

As a whole the traditional Bulgarian cuisine is similar to the Mediterranean one - lots of minced meat, pork, eggs, bread, sirene and yogurt. Here is a list of local dishes and drinks you must try at least once, while in Bulgaria.
https://truebulgaria.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/the-food-in-bulgaria/
Traditional Food in Bulgaria - My Destination Bulgaria

Our guide to Traditional Food in Bulgaria by our Bulgaria local expert - Bulgarian food is in many ways similar to the food served in Greece and Turkey: tomato.
http://www.mydestination.com/bulgaria/usefulinfo/6175343/traditional-food-in-bulgaria
Bulgaria: Language, Culture and Etiquette - Kwintessential

Guide to Bulgaria and Bulgarian culture, society, language, etiquette, manners and protocol.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/bulgaria.html
History of Bulgaria - History World

History of Bulgaria including Bulgarian revival, Bulgarian atrocities, To the brink at San Stefano, Congress of Berlin.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa96
History of Bulgaria - Britannica

The complete history of Bulgaria.
http://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Bulgaria
Official Tourism Portal of Bulgaria

The Official tourism portal of Bulgaria provides useful information and rich multimedia galleries about over 400 tourism destinations in Bulgaria.
http://bulgariatravel.org
Bulgaria - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about Bulgaria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria Република България (Bulgarian) Republika Bŭlgariya
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Съединението прави силата Sŭedinenieto pravi silata ("Unity makes strength")
Anthem: Мила Родино "Mila Rodino" ("Dear Motherland")
Location of Bulgaria (dark green) – in Europe (green & dark grey) – in the European Union (green) – [Legend]
Capital and largest city	Sofia 42°41′51″N 23°19′21″E / 42.69750°N 23.32250°E / 42.69750; 23.32250 (Largo)
Official languages	Bulgarian^[1]
Official script	Cyrillic
Ethnic groups (2021 census ^{[note 1]}) ^[2]	85.7% Bulgarians 8.5% Turks 4.5% Roma 1.3% Others
Religion (2021 census) ^[2]	64.7% Christianity 62.7% Bulgarian Orthodoxy 2.0% other Christian 15.9% no religion 9.8% Islam 0.1% other 9.5% unanswered
Demonym(s)	Bulgarian
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Rumen Radev
• Vice President	Iliana Iotova
• Prime Minister	Rosen Zhelyazkov
• Chairperson of the National Assembly	Nataliya Kiselova

Legislature	National Assembly
Establishment history

• 1st Bulgarian Empire	681–1018
• 2nd Bulgarian Empire	1185–1396
• Principality of Bulgaria	3 March 1878
• Independence from the Ottoman Empire	5 October 1908
• Monarchy abolished	15 September 1946
• Current state form	15 November 1990

Area
• Total	110,993.6^[3] km² (42,854.9 sq mi) (103rd)
• Water (%)	2.16^[4]
Population
• December 2024 ^[5] estimate	6,437,360 (109th)
• 2021 ^[6] census	6,519,789
• Density	58/km² (150.2/sq mi) (154th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$264.699 billion^[7] (73rd)
• Per capita	$41,901^[8] (55th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$117.007 billion^[8] (68th)
• Per capita	$18,522^[8] (59th)
Gini (2023)	37.2^[9] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.845^[10] very high (55th)
Currency	Lev (BGN)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Calling code	+359
ISO 3166 code	BG
Internet TLD	.bg .бг

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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