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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
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Bulgarian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+359
Weights & Measures
Metric
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