BulgariaBulgaria

Basic informationBasic information Capital: Sofia (population approx 1.5 million) Area: 110,994 sq km Population: 8,240,426 Currency: Lev Form of government: republic; the National Assembly is the legislature and consists of 240 members elected to serve

four-year terms; the President is the head of the state and is elected for the period of five years Official language: Bulgarian Religion: Christian Orthodox (85%), Muslim (13%), Catholic (1%), Other (1%) National holiday: Independence Day 3 March (1878 from the Ottoman Empire)

Geographical positionGeographical position Bulgaria is located in the southeastern part of Europe, the northeastern

part of the Balkan Peninsula. Bulgaria borders five other countries: Romania to the north (mostly along the Danube), Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Greece and Turkey to the south. On the east side is the Black sea.

National symbolsNational symbols

Bulgarian National Bulgarian National

Flag Flag

WhiteWhite - peace and honesty RedRed - hardiness, bravery, strength &

valour GreenGreen - hope, joy and love

Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms

Adopted in 1997, it represents

the three major parts of Bulgaria - 

Moesia, Thrace and Macedonia.

National AnthemNational Anthem Stately Stara Planina,

next to it the Danube blue,shining upon Trakiya, the sunburns over Pirin.

Chorus:Dear motherland,you are paradise on earth,your beauty and your charm,ah, they have no bounds.

Countless fighters gave thier livesfor our beloved people.Mother, give us manly strengthto carry on their course.

NatureNature

Bulgaria simply resembles a continent in miniature because of its very varied relief and miraculous working of nature where measure is paramount. The country with a 1300 years old history lies in the North-eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula and during the centuries has been an important crossroads between Europe and Asia.

Called the sleeping beauty of the Balkans by New York Times magazine, Bulgaria has four beautiful and mild seasons and a gorgeous nature.

Eye-catching and breath-taking mountain lakes…

Lakes in Rila mountain

… ,sunny beaches…

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

… ,gorgeous rose valleys…

Kazanluk, Bulgaria

…and deep chilly caves.

Krivnya cave, v. Krivnya, Buglaria

Prohodna cave, Karlukovo, Bulgaria

Traditional DishesTraditional Dishes Kebapcheta and kufteta

Made of minced meat with spices.

Meshana salata

Ingredients: tomatoes,

cucumbers, onion, cheese,

olives, mushrooms.

Gyuvech

Ingredients: pork, onion, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, rice, wine, spices and peppers.

Kavarma

Ingredients: beef, mushrooms, yellow cheese, eggs, onion, tomatoes, different spices, green and red peppers.

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Mirela Byalova