| Bulgaria | |||
Location  | |||
Weapon & Flag
| |||
| Capital | Sofia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Parliamentary democracy | ||
| Currency | Lev (BGL) | ||
| Population | 7 450 349 | ||
| Language | Bulgarian | ||
| Religions | Bulgarian Orthodox 83.8%, Islam 12.1%, Roman Catholics 1.7%, Judaism 0.1%, others 2.3% | ||
| Area code | 359 | ||
| TLD | .bg | ||
| Time zones | UTC 2 | ||
| Website | http://www.government.bg/ | ||
Bulgaria is a country in Balkans.
Planning before the trip
To take with you to Bulgaria
If you bring prescription medicine for personal use, you should bring a written certificate from a doctor, issued in English, to show up at customs on arrival in Bulgaria.
To bring with you from Bulgaria
Facts about Bulgaria
History
The locals
Climate
Holidays
Regions
Since 1999, Bulgaria has been divided into a number of regions (oblasts).
Cities
Getting to Bulgaria
It is usually no problem to cross the border by car Hungary or Romania as long as you have all the paperwork in order.
By plane
By bus
By train
By boat
With car
With bike
Relocation in Bulgaria
By plane
By bus
By train
With car
Anyone driving a car in the country should be prepared for speed checks and livestock on the road. Getting stuck in a speed control can be expensive.
By taxi
With bike
With lifting
Payment
Acceptable currencies
Traveler's checks
Charge card
ATMs
Accommodation
Food and drinks
To see
To do
Work
Communication
In Bulgaria, you shake your head when you say yes and nod when you mean no, so the exact opposite of what we are used to in Sweden. It can therefore be good to learn to say yes, = da, and no, = no.
Security
Respect
Problem solver
In Sweden
In place
Other
Absolutely not to be missed