| Local
name: Republika Balgarija |
| Surface: The area of Bulgaria is 110,994 sq km (42,855 sq
mi). |
| Population : 8.470.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: The climate of Bulgaria is generally defined as
moderate continental. In the southernmost regions of the country the influence of the
Mediterranean is felt. The influence of the Black sea is limited to a narrow strip (200 -
300 km) in Eastern Bulgaria. The higher mountainous regions have relatively low
temperatures, heavy rainfall and continuous year-round snow. The average annual
temperature of the air in Bulgaria is 10,5 C. (Summer 20 -22C.) Temperatures tend to vary
between the late thirties at the top end of the range to as low as minus 20C in winter.
The average annual rainfall range is between 450 - 1300 mm, the larger quantity falling
over Western Bulgaria and the high mountains. The snow cover lasts 10 days (along the
Black sea coast) and more than 200 days in the high mountains. Snow cover stays for long
periods, creating favourable conditions for ski-sport activities. |
| Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round 2-pin plugs are the
norm. |
| Visa and custom formalities: A foreigner can enter the
Republic of Bulgaria if one has a regular document for trans-border traveling or other
paper sin it stead, as well as a visa for entry, staying or transiting this country when
applicable. Visas cannot be obtained at the check-point upon entering the country. Citizens of the following countries are let in with valid regular passports, with
a right to stay on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria up to 30 days without a visa:
Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Japan, Israel, Ireland, Iceland,
Italy, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Republic of Macedonia, Malta,
the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Tunisia, UK, and USA. |
| Capital : Sofia - Population: 1,173,811 |
| System : Parliamentary Republic - Legislative
power is held by the 240-seat National Assembly, whose members are
directly elected for maximum four-year terms by proportional
representation. The Assembly elects a Council of Ministers, headed by
the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers assists the President of
the Republic, who as head of state wields supreme executive power and
who is also directly elected for a five-year term. |
| Languages : bulgarian, turkish, rumanian |
| Religions : Bulgarian Orthodox 85%, Muslim 13%, Jewish
0.8%, Roman Catholic 0.5%, Uniate Catholic 0.2%, Protestant, Gregorian-Armenian |
| Money : Lev
(Lv) = 100 stotinki. Notes are in denominations of Lv50, 20, 10, 5, 2
and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 stotinki. |
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