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| Bulgaria -
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| Tucked
away in the corner of south east Europe. Bulgaria is
only a two and a half hours car drive from the gateway
to the Orient.
The tranquility of the preserved environment of the
mountain region of Bulgaria offers untapped health and
wealth is an ideal location for your Property in Bulgaria.
With over 13 centuries of history preserved in its small
village communities, Bulgaria is emerging to be one
of the most attractive destinations if you want to escape
the stress of England's lifestyle to have a property
in Varna or a property by the Black Sea coastline of
Bulgaria.
If it’s a value for money "getaway break",
a health seeking peaceful holiday or a long term investment
Property in Bulgaria to relax and retire to, Bulgaria
is the place to visit.
• Bulgaria captures a unique ecological advantage
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| •Only
two and a half hours flight time from a choice of local
airports
•An experience not to be missed
•A holiday property in Bulgaria for you and the
family or a retirement retreat by Varna and the Black
Sea.
•Maybe there is a business interest waiting for
you in Varna or the Black Sea.
•Owning a Property in Bulgaria - a truly unique,
unspoilt, tranquil home for your future. |
| Country
Details |
Territory |
110 993 square
km |
Population |
8 519 155 |
Language |
Bulgarian |
Capital |
Sofia The
capital of Bulgaria boasts a large orthodox church,
a synagogue and a mosque, all on the same square.
This cultural coexistence reflects the genuine
and deep respect Bulgarians have for their history
of various cultural influences. The motto of Sofia
is 'Ever growing, never old'. |
Alphabet |
Cyrillic |
Religion |
Eastern Orthodox |
Government |
Democratic coalition government |
Climate |
Cold, usually snowy winters,
long hot summers, mild autumn and spring |
Neighbours |
Romania on the North, The
Republic of Macedonia and Serbia on the West,
Greece and Turkey on the South; The Black Sea
is Bulgaria's Eastern border |
Main rivers |
The Danube, Maritsa, Strouma |
Main Mountains |
The Balkan Range, Rila Its
peak, Moussala, is the highest in the Balkans)
The Rhodopes, Pirin, Vitosha |
Time |
GMT + 2 Hours |
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Cost of Living |
One litre bottle
of mineral water: Lv 0.5 |
33cl bottle of
beer: Lv 0.9 |
Financial Times
newspaper: Lv 4 |
36 exposure colour
film: Lv 8 |
City-centre bus
ticket: Lv 0.4 |
Adult football
ticket: Lv 5 |
Three course
meal with wine/beer: Lv 15 |
1 British pound
= Lv 2.45 Currency conversion rates as of
March 2008 |
Economics |
| Bulgaria is undergoing a
transition from a centrally planned economy to
a market one. Tourism and agriculture emerge as
the main industries. Wine is bulgaria's biggest
export. Over 90% of Bulgarian land was never fertilised
with non-organic fertiliser, hence the potential
for organic-only farming. Bulgaria's work force
is well-educated and not expensive. |
Politics |
Bulgaria is a constitutional
republic.
Bulgaria is a candidate member of the EU and NATO.
Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007. Extensive legislative
efforts are under way to harmonise Bulgarian legislation
with EU legislation and encourage development
and growth of a market economy. |
Currency |
The Bulgarian Lev (BGL) is
the currency in use. The Lev is divided into 100
Stotinki.
Bills are available in denominations of LEV 2.5,
10, 20, 50, 100.
Coins are available in denominations of Stotinki
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50.
There is a fixed rate of exchange against the
Euro, Lev 1.955 = Euro 1.
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Driving in Bulgaria |
We drive on the right! If
you are entering Bulgaria by car, you will need
to carry documentation proving that you own the
vehicle or that the owner of the car consented
for you to drive it. You will also be expected
to carry a certificate of insurance, as well as
your valid international driving licence.
Rent-a-car services are available at the airports
or via your hotel. |
Visa Information |
Visit of up to 30
days
Holders of UK passports do not require a visa
in order to visit Bulgaria for a period of up
to 30 days within each period of six months.
Long-term visas
Comprehensive first-hand information on visa issues
is available from the Consular Section of the
Bulgarian Embassy in London or via their website
www.bulgarianembassy.org.uk |
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