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Welcome to
Bulgaria
The
land of roses, Bulgaria, is a
small country of ancient culture, scenic beauty, friendly
people, hospitality and warmth. Bulgaria is situated in
south-eastern Europe. It occupies the central part of Balkan
peninsula on both sides of the Balkan Range (the Balkans),
from which the peninsula has taken its name. The grater part
of the northern border with Romania passes along the Danube,
and the eastern border is the
Black Sea. The land borders
with Yugoslavia and Macedonia to the west, with Turkey to the
south-east, and with Greece to the south.
Bulgaria is
a beautiful mountainous country,
with tourism opportunities being one of its biggest assets.
Bulgaria possesses beautiful landscapes and beaches, and is
becoming a real resort paradise.
The Black Sea Coast on its
East border is famous for its fine sanded beaches, and perfect
temperatures of water and air.
The
larger seaside resorts draw
huge crowds of tourists from Western Europe, who come
attracted by the low prices.
Further, Bulgaria has around 600
natural mineral springs, with
water temperatures ranging from 20 to 60 degrees Celsius,
whose baths and health spas are famous tourist attractions.
There has been very little done, however, as far as
development and improvement of facilities. Bottled spring
water presents wonderful under explored opportunities as well.
The spring water is rich in mineral elements and often runs
unattended.
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http://www.discover-bulgaria.com
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http://www.bgglobe.net/
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http://www.sofiaholidays.com/
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http://www.bulgariantourism.com/
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A Country Study (US Library of Congress)
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Bulgarian Guide
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Bulgaria.com
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Travel Bulgaria
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http://www.bulgariatravel.org/
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http://www.discoverbulgaria.com/
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The Magic of
Bulgaria - Photo Gallery
Sofia
Sofia is the
capital city of Bulgaria. The city is located in the southern
part of the Sofia valley and at the foot of the
mountains Vitosha and Lyulin.
The town occurred in the 8th - 7th century B.C. arround the
mineral spring which is now in the center of the city. The
Romans conquered the town in the I century and called it
Serfica. In the 9th century is was given the name Sredets. It
has been bearing the name of Sofia since 14th century - the
name comes from the name of the
church St.Sofia. Since 1878
Sofia has been the capital city of Bulgaria.
A great number of monuments of architecture have been
preserved, such as the
Alexander Nevsky Catedral,
the Public Theater Ivan Vazov, the Palace of Justice, the
chuches
St.George and
St.Sofia, etc. Sofia is the
major economic, scientific and cultural center of Bulgaria. In
Sofia are the Bulgarian Academy of Scintences, the Public
Library, theatres and
museums.
The city has several beautiful parks, and stopes of the
Vitosha mountain rise above
it - Vitosha is a wonderful place of for recreation of the
residents of Sofia and the guests of the city.
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http://www.sofia.com
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http://www.sofia.bg/en/index_en.asp
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http://www.sofiacity.netinfo.to/
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http://www.tourinfo.bg/staticweb/cities/sofia/index_eng.php3?lang=_eng&m=38997454
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