Bulgaria: Overview

An enigmatic country at a very important crossroads in its history.

Images of cheap and nasty plonk downed at student house parties, budget ski holidays and umbrella-wielding Cold War assassins were once among the popular stereotypes, but Bulgaria today is a vastly different country from what it was even ten years ago - as more travellers than ever are discovering.

For most visitors, Bulgaria's main lure is its long sandy coastline, with its stunning beaches and bays - but there is so much more to see. Well-maintained hiking and horse-riding trails allow you to discover Bulgaria's lush landscapes, inhabited by wildlife now becoming scarcer elsewhere in Europe.

Fast Facts

Country Full Name

Republic of Bulgaria

Population

7,330,000

Currency

Name: Bulgarian Lev
Code: BGN
Symbol: Lv

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
230V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Bulgarian

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +2 

Country Dialing Code

+359

Weights & Measures

Metric

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