Bulgaria
Fast Facts
- Location: Southeastern Europe.
- Capital: Sofia.
- Currency: lev (BGN).
- Language: Bulgarian.
- Best time to Visit: April to Mid June.
- Time Zone: UTC+2.
- Calling Code: +359
- Major Airports: Sofia International Airport (SOF), Varna International Airport (VAR), Bourgas International Airport (BOJ) and Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).
Bulgaria, officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in southeastern Europe, located in the Balkans on the western side of the Black Sea. Surrounded by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west and Romania to the north, Bulgaria also has Roman provinces of Moesia, Macedonia and Thrace in its territory. Owing to its location near the Turkish Straits, Bulgaria has the key land routes that connect Europe with Middle East and Asia.
Weather
Bulgaria experiences temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. The summers are rainy at the first half and dry at the second half. Winters may have considerable amount of snowfall. The climate of the Black Sea coast is milder than the rest of the country. Violent local storms and strong winds are quite common in this part during the winter.
Transportation
Air: There are four international airports in Bulgaria located at Sofia, Varna, Bourgas and Plovdiv. Flights are available from many European countries including Germany and Great Britain. You can get direct flights to Bulgaria from destinations like London, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Brussels, Valencia and Dortmund.
Train: Bulgaria has a good rail network. International trains are available to Bulgaria from various destinations like Istanbul, Vienna, Keiv and some other cities. You can also travel to various destinations within the country by train.
Bus: Bus services are also available from Sofia to most of the major cities in Europe.
Tourist Attractions
There are plenty to visit in Bulgaria. The major cities of the country include Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Rousse and Burgas. Besides these, Bulgaria has some wonderful ski resorts that attract a huge number of tourists from all parts of Europe. You can visit the resorts at Samokov, Borovets, Bansko, and Pamporovo. There are also a number of summer resorts, which include Sozopol, Nessebur, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach and many more. Spa resorts at Bankya, Kisarya, Sandanski and Velingrad are also quite popular among the travelers. Bulgaria is also a country of historical and cultural heritage. Therefore, you should also cover the historical destinations of the country.
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