Bulgaria
Bulgaria is located on the Balkan Peninsula. Its eastern part is washed by the waters of the Black Sea. The country’s borders lie next to Romania in the north, Macedonia and Serbia in the west, and Turkey and Greece in the south.
A huge part of Bulgaria’s terrain is occupied by mountains. Pirin is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges. The country is rich in rivers, the largest of which are the Danube, Maritsa, Iskar and others. The Danube is considered the only river along which ships sail.
The capital of Bulgaria is the city of Sofia, whose population is more than 1. 4 million people. Bulgarian is considered the official language spoken by the local population. Approximately 76% of the inhabitants are Orthodox, 10% preach Mohammedanism and only 2% of Bulgarians are Protestants and Catholics.
Bulgaria on the map
A tour to Bulgaria is a most exciting trip!
Bulgaria is considered a very hospitable country. Millions of tourists come to me every year to bask on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast or ski on the ski slopes of the Rhodope and Rila mountains.
weather and climate of Bulgaria
The temperate continental climate in Bulgaria influences local weather conditions and characterizes the winter season with cold, moisture and snow, which gives way to dry and hot weather in summer. In general, Bulgaria is considered to be a sunny country. On the Black Sea in the waters of Bulgaria, the maritime climate prevails, the water temperature is from +19 C to +30 C.
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History of Bulgaria
The lands of Bulgaria have been inhabited since ancient times. It has a very long history (1300 years). Bulgaria is the third country in the world that has quite a lot of ancient monuments. The ancient people who inhabited the Bulgarian lands were the Thracians. In the 7th century the first Bulgarian kingdom was formed. Later, under the pressure of the armies of the Byzantine Empire, this kingdom collapsed…
During the formation of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, Bulgaria began to prosper and develop. At the end of the fourteenth century, this idyll was wiped off the face of the earth by Türkiye, thanks to which the country lost its independence within five centuries. At the end of long wars from the mid-nineteenth century. until the beginning of the twenty century. The Bulgarian people, with the help of the Russian army, managed to defend their freedom. During World War II, the state sided with the Germans. At the end of the Second World War, the People’s Republic of Bulgaria was proclaimed, and already in 1990. it became easily a Republic.
Bulgarian culture
The ancient Greeks and Romans had a great influence on the culture of Bulgaria. The historical monuments that have been preserved here to this day from ancient times are of great importance and occupy a serious place in the history of this country. The Bulgarian people celebrate and honor folk traditions and holidays. For example, the “Fire Dance” is a religious ritual in Bulgaria, where people dance on smoldering coals barefoot to get rid of illness and disease. To get into the atmosphere of the Bulgarian holidays and understand their essence, every tourist must visit the Rose Festival. This is an unusual sight and an unforgettable experience.
Bulgarian cuisine
Bulgarian cuisine is very similar to European cuisine, but, of course, with some twists. Bulgarians love to eat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. Local residents especially respect yogurt very much; it is served with various additions of berries and fruits.
Sights of Bulgaria
Bulgaria is needed for tourists, first of all, for its resorts (beach and ski), and, of course, Bulgarian attractions: Mount Vitosha, Boyana Church, Historical Museum in Sofia and without that later.
