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General information
Location - Bulgaria is situated in Southeast Europe and occupies the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula . To the north it borders on Romania , to the west on the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Serbia , to the east on the Black Sea , to the south on Greece and to the southeast on Turkey 's European part.
Territory - 111 000 sq.km.
Relief - The relief of the country is diverse, including vast lowlands, planes, low hills, high and low mountains, valleys, river basins and deep gorges. The surface structures were formed during different geological eras. The average altitude of Bulgaria is 470 m. In the northernmost part of Bulgaria , to the south of the Danube River , lies the Danubian Hilly Plane, the largest plane in the country. The Rila Massif and the Rhodopes are the highest on the Balkan Peninsula . They consist of the Rila Mountains (highest point - 2925 m), Pirin, the Rhodopes and the mountain group of Osogovo-Belasitsa. The sharp rocky peaks lend these mountains an alpine view. There are numerous Karst formations - caves, gorges, rock phenomena (in the regions of Trigrad, Velingrad, Dobrostan, Peshtera and Arda). In the eastern part of Bulgaria , by the Black Sea Coast , there are well outlined wide beaches. These occupy approximately 130 km of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast (378 km). The Kamchiya-Shkorpilovtsi Beach Line is the longest (12 km). These beaches are wide and strewn with fine sand.
Climate -Temperate continental with clearly marked four seasons. A Mediterranean influence is felt in the country's southern regions. The average annual temperature is 10.5°C. The average January temperature is around O°C. Average summer temperatures rarely exceed 30°C.
History - The Bulgarian people is one of the most ancient. The Bulgarian state was founded on the present-day territory of Europe in 681 and ever since that time the name of the country has always been the same. What follows are some of the most significant dates and events in the history of Bulgaria: 885 - Cyril and Methodius created the Slavonic script 864 - 866 - Bulgaria adopted Christianity 1018- 1185 - Bulgaria fell within the limits of the Byzantine Empire and Rule 1185 - Restoration of the Bulgarian state 1396 - 1878 - Bulgaria was under the Turkish Yoke 1878 - 1944 - Bulgaria was a constitutional monarchy 1944 - 1989 - Bulgaria was a people's republic, governed by the communist party Since 10 th of November, 1989 - Bulgaria has been a parliamentary republic.
Population - 8,228,006 / according to the census taken in 2000/; The population consists chiefly of Bulgars. There is a substantial minority of Turks, and smaller groups of Gypsies and Macedonians, although Bulgaria , with its historic claim to Macedonia , refuses to recognize Macedonians as distinct from Bulgars. Bulgarian is the predominant language.
Official language - Bulgarian; English, German, French and Russian is spoken in the country's resorts, hotels and restaurants. Alphabet - Cyrillic. Signs along international motorways, in airports and resorts are also spelled in Roman letters.
Religion - 86.6% of the population is Eastern Orthodox, 13% are Muslims. The Bulgarian Church is autonomous and headed by a Patriarch.
State government - Bulgaria is an independent state and the form of government is of people's democracy. All citizens have equal rights as the law is concerned disregarding sex, nationality, race, religion, education, occupation, social and material status. In 1991 a new Constitution of Republic of Bulgaria is approved. The Members of the Parliament are elected at free democratic elections. Since july 2001 Bulgarians prime minister is Simeon Saksckoburgotski who is the ex-king of Bulgaria .
Capital - Sofia (pop. about 1,200,000) Large Cities - Varna , Plovdiv , Bourgas, Veliko Turnovo Useful Information
Time Difference Winter time: GMT +2 hours (October through March). Summer time: GMT +3 hours (April through September) Telecommunications - International dialing code for Bulgaria +359, for Sofia +359 2, for Varna +359 52 . Direct telephone communication from Bulgaria to all countries is possible from Bulgarian Telecommunication Company phone booths or with phone cards. Phone calls, telegram and telefax services in the country and abroad are also offered by the Post Offices
Currency - lev (BGL) Currency Exchange - In banks and 24-hour change bureaux. The exchange rate is announced every day. Credit Cards - Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, Access, Airplus. They can be used for the payment of all standard services in hotels, restaurants, night clubs, shops, car rentals, plane tickets, etc.
Official holidays : January 1 - New Year; March 3 - Bulgaria's Liberation from Ottoman rule; the National Day Easter - one week after the Catholic Easter; May 1 - Labour Day; May 6 - Bulgarian Army Day; May 24 - Day of Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture and the Slav Script; September 6 - Bulgaria's Unification; September 22 - Independence Day;
December 25 – Christmas
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| Varna |
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 Successor to ancient civilizations, survivor of the transformations of time, the present-day city of Varna is one of the most attractive Bulgarian towns, the Pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast - as it is called for good reasons.
Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria . The way Varna is situated on the North Shore of Black Sea, as well as the rich natural resources turn it into one of the most famous resorts in Europe and the biggest one in the Black-sea region. In addition, it is the point of contact between the Middle East and West Europe . The climate and natural conditions create favourable opportunities for the development of industry, trade, tourism, as well as communications. That's why Varna is the ideal place for investors willing to develop their activity on the Balkan peninsula .
Varna occupies an area of 205 square km on verdant hilly terraces descending from the calcareous Frangen Plateau along the horseshoe-shaped Varna Bay of the Black Sea , the elongated Lake Varna and two navigable canals, bridged by the Asparuhov Most. Varna has in excess of 20 km of sand beaches and a number of thermal mineral water springs. It enjoys a mild continental climate influenced by the proximity to the sea.
The city is the easternmost destination of Pan-European Transport Corridor 8 and is closely connected to two other corridors.
Tourism is of foremost importance with the suburban beachfront resorts of Golden Sands, Holiday Club Riviera, Sunny Day, Constantine and Helena, and others with a total capacity of over 60,000 beds (2006), attracting millions of international visitors each year. The resorts received considerable internal and foreign investment in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and are environmentally sound, being located reassuringly far from chemical and other smokestack industries. Varna is also Bulgaria 's only international cruise destination and a major international convention and spa centre.
The most ancient golden treasury in the world was found near the city of Varna . It consists of more than 25 kg golden items and was dated to be 4000years BC. That treasury now can be seen in Varna 's historical museum.
In September 2004, FDI Magazine (a Financial Times Business Ltd publication) proclaimed Varna South-eastern Europe City of the Future citing its strategic location, fast-growing economy, rich cultural heritage and higher education. |
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| General Kantardjievo |
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 The village of General Kantardjievo is situated in the coastal area, very close to the marine capital of the country – only 20 km from city of Varna. Next to the village there are three large resort villages presently under construction from different companies, having about 100 houses, a hotel and a spar centre, a training golf course is being built at the end of the village.
General Kantarjievo is a quiet and picturesque Bulgarian village with orchards and vegetable fields, vineyards, 3 shops, a post office, a health center, a church and a local bakery . It is an interesting location, providing calmness and peace, but still close to the city and to Varna International Airport – the distance is only 2 5 km. Under construction at the moment and only 18km away is the biggest golf course in the Balkan Peninsula , designed by Ian Woosnam.
The village is very close to the coast, in fact its only 3km away from a fantastic beech.
Close to the village is Kranevo and Albena resort villages where you will find all ameanaties which is only 5km away.
General Kantardjievo has easy access to great entertainment variety and to everything necesarry for your vacation. |
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