Bulgarian Real Estate Sales 

About Bulgaria

1.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 east on the Black Sea, to the southeast on Turkey, to the south on Greece, to the southwest on the Republic of Macedonia and to the west on Serbia.

2.Capital and cities

  The capital city of Bulgaria is Sofia, it lies in the Sofia plain, enclosed by the Balkan Range Mountain to the north, and Mount Vitosha to the south. Sofia is the country's leading industrial centre, housing one eighth of the population, the country's political and cultural elite.

  Next by significance are Plovdiv and Varna. The second largest city in Bulgaria is Plovdiv. It is situated in the Upper Thracian valley, which is in the South Bulgaria. Plovdiv is historical, economical and cultural centre. Next by size (third) is Varna, also know as seaside capital of Bulgaria. Varna lies in the Bay of Varna, which is in the Northeast Bulgaria. It is mainly a health resort centre, but also economical, historical and cultural.

  Other more important cities are: Bourgas, Rousse, Stara Zagora, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Dobritch, Shoumen, Vidin, Pleven and etc.

3.Area and population

  Bulgaria has a territory of 110 000 sq. km. and a population about 8 million (including Bulgarians, Turks, Gypsies, Armenians, Jews, Russians, etc.)

4.State and religion

  Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic. The Parliament has the legislative power whereas the executive power belongs to the Council of Ministers and local communities.

  Majority of people are east orthodox. There are also Roman Catholics, Muslims, Protestants, Jews, etc.

5.Language, currency and time zone

  Language is Bulgarian - which is a Slavic language belonging to the Indo-European language group. Bulgarians are good at foreign languages - English, French, Deutch, Russian.

  Currency is Lev - available in a variety of coins (called stotinki, 100 stotinki = 1 lev) and notes.

  Time zone is GMT + 2

6.Climate and nature

  Bulgaria is situated in 42° - 44° in the latitude north. The climate in Northern Bulgaria is moderate continental, while the climate in Southern Bulgaria is intermediate continental tending to Mediterranean.The middle degrees in the coldest month January are from -1°C to +1°C, while in the hottest July are +23°C, +25°C. The summer is long and hot and the winter is moderate cold.

  Bulgarian nature is really unique. With more than 3500 vascular plant species, Bulgaria has one of the richest flora in Europe. The natural forest ecosystems in Bulgaria's National Parks are unequalled in Europe. National Park forests are great natural air filters, oxygen producers and water conservers. They provide habitat for countless species of wild plants and animals.

7.Culture-historical objects

  Having survived the times with the self-confidence of the most zealous guards of the Bulgarian culture and language, the Bulgarian monasteries still fascinate the present-day visitor with the pure and harmonious line of the buildings' exquisite colonnades, arches and vaults, spacious rooms richly decorated with murals and fretwork. There are nearly 120 monasteries on the territory of Bulgaria nestled in the most private parts of the mountains, surrounded with virgin nature. The story of each monastery is quite intriguing and full of heroic moments. Well known monasteries are Rila monastery, Aladja monastery, Bachkovo monastery, Trojan monastery, Dryanovo monastery, Glojen monastery, Zemen monastery and etc.

  Other unique culture-historical objects we must say are Botanical Garden in Balchik, Madara Horseman, Pobiti Kamani and etc.

8.Tourism and resorts

  Many tourists visit Bulgaria impressed from Black sea and Mountain resorts. The length of Black sea coast is 378 km. From north the Rumanian limits to south Turkey's limits are two big cities - Varna and Burgas. Around them are located couple of resorts with names: "Golden sands", "Albena", "Sunny beach", "Riviera", "St. Konstantin and Helena" and etc. The Bulgarian resorts are situated away from town vanity, away from busy town and combine tourism from different kind.

  The tourists did attracted from many mineral springs, more than 500 situated in all areas in the country. Roman and Visantian imperors looked for healing here and build own places on those places. Today many spa resorts like "Hisaria", "Sandanski", "Kiustendil" are famous all around the world. Bulgarian mineral springs are while mineralize; they are different by their curative effects. Their temperatures are from 10° to 102° C. Their chemical components are different too.

  Nearly 2/3 from Bulgarian territory is from mountains. They are variety: from cave massive in Rila and Pirin mountains to circle tops in Rodopies. Among the most beautiful mountain resorts are "Bansko", "Pamporovo", "Borovetz", "Chepelare", "Vitosha" and etc.

  Bansko is Bulgaria's N 1 ski resort, having the best and most modern ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recente years a multi-million euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been made by Yulen, the company which has the licence to run the skiing area of the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the last couple of years this resort is under a massive investment process with new hotels and resort facilities being under construction. A brand new resort area with super luxury hotels and holiday apartments is being developed just opposite the Gondola, which also makes Bansko the resort with the best hotels.

  The oldest Bulgarian winter resort is Borovetz with a history from 1896! Today Borovetz is the biggest and most modern resort in Bulgaria. It is situated on the conterminous Borovetz col and on the northern slopes of the Mousala ridge in the eastern part of Rila. Huddled in venerable pine woods 1390 meters above the sea level (with highest pistes at 2600 m)makes it a perfect place for relax and recreation. The climate is also considered to be healthy. The winter in the resort is mild and of course with loads of snow! The average temperature during the coldest month January is 4.8°C. Usually the slopes of Borovetz have snow cover from mid December till April. The air in Borovetz is clear, free of any pollutants. Borovetz is also easy accessible - it is not too far from Sofia (about 80km away).