S.E.Europe, bordered by Greece Turkey, and to the North by Romania along the River Danube. Capital, Sofia, Total population, Nearly 8m........
43000sq.miles. Long and colourful history since formation in 681. Part of Soviet bloc from WW2 until late 1989. Now a democracy. Subsequent economic collapse caused large emigration of young educated people. Economy now recovering and due to join EU in 2007.
Bulgarian language, Cyrillic script (Russian type letters) originated here Mainly Christian Eastern Orthodox religion. Black sea beach resorts, Winter skiing. Hospitable, family orientated. Unusual habit of shaking head to mean yes, nodding to say no!
Further: travel-bulgaria.com | 
